It would be ironic and dangerous, it seems to me, to be following the opposite course.
If we reimpose sequestration this year, as you've testified, that would be a severe impact across the board.
Procurement is an issue that the whole committee is concerned about particularly in these tight budget times.
But, you can't do that now.
this is a dead horse that deserves beating, in my view.
If we don't replace sequestration, decisions we make today to defer shipbuilding programs will have 30-year consequences...
The road to hell is often paved with good intentions.
This is a major area where the Russians are moving very aggressively, and I think we need to take account of that.
It would be absolutely tragic if we squandered the success that we have achieved and that the Afghan people have achieve...
Losing competition means that you don't--the Navy doesn't get the best price.
I would like to be the Arctic Senator. The response was, 'No, you can be the Assistant Arctic Senator.'