Carl Levin actually said...

There is an effort in this bill... to cut down the parochialism by forcing consideration of cost and schedule, not just requirements.

The proposed rules have been reviewed, as I indicated, by Senator McCain and me and our staffs.

the cost should clearly not be the long pole in the tent.

I know of nobody better prepared by experience, by character, the integrity that you have, by your demeanor to take on this responsibility.