John Hoeven actually said...

"This is the only base in the Nation with a dual nuclear mission, performing at a high level strategically important base for ICBMs."

"I would tell you from a funding standpoint, it looks to me like we are keeping the new GBSD, Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent, as well as the LRSO on schedule."

"this is not just a North Dakota problem, this is a nationwide--that stat I have cited is a nationwide stat."

"And so I would ask for your help."