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."

"You know, with all they've been doing over the last 10 years, do you have a sense that they're keeping up in terms of their needs?"

"Well, it is a good plan, and I commend you for it. And I want to work hard to help you achieve it on behalf of our airmen and the mission."

"I would ask that you check and get back to me that you are, through your O&M account, maintaining those fuel lines, for both now and for the future."