"If it is accurate, then it is an alarming situation that demands action by the State Department."
"In government procurement, ensuring the best value for the American taxpayer is important under the best of circumstances, but it is crucial when our Nation is at war and our fellow citizens are servi..."
"There are a considerable number of privately funded BSL3 labs in this country that are permitted to work on a number of dangerous pathogens that could result in a serious biological event, yet these l..."
"You have mentioned in your testimony and confirmed to Senator McCaskill that you are losing $1 million a month on this contract."
"But what is disturbing to me is this was a spot check over 2 days and it found so many vacancies."
"I would like you to get back to me on that issue because your testimony says that it was a matter of cost, not technical qualifications."
"I think that we really should look at a change in legislation that would give us a best value way of appraising this."
"And it is my understanding that in such circumstances, the lowest price bid is selected regardless of the relevant strength of the bidder's qualifications, is that correct?"
"It is my understanding that the Gurkhas are extremely well regarded."
"So why wouldn't that have an impact on security?"
"The President has committed to making this Administration more transparent, and that is something that I completely support."