Carl Levin actually said...

My own belief is that part of the reason has been a culture, but the other part is that there has been just a lack of accountability.

Levin identifies culture and accountability as key issues in the agency's failures.

07/16/2012

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The effect of this arrangement was that the queue was lengthened. Is that correct?

So it was a joint decision to go ahead.

You never have to live up to a contract. You can pay a penalty.

How important, again, is that transitory factor?