John Hoeven actually said...

"The challenge is dollars. As you know we're a little short of dollars here, spending more than we're taking in and that's a problem that we've got to change."

"It is, both your MILCON budget and then your O&M budget, as it is set up right now, is very important for the ability of our airmen and aircraft to deliver those missions."

"It's amazing to think we've been at war for over a decade--more than one war."

"The work you do to support them is incredibly appreciated, and, of course, tremendously important."