John Hoeven actually said...

"I think one of the biggest problems in terms of the Federal Government is they're making things more complex instead of making it simple."

"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."