Betty McCollum actually said...

"the U.S. Pacific Command budget request makes it clear that U.S. military readiness and Japan will play a vital role in our long-term military strategy."

"the service men and women will have what they need to perform their duties and their missions."

"No matter what happens, the Congress is always going to make sure that our men and women in uniform don't have any worries, they get all the help that they need."

"I think that gives us some teeth with it."