John Hoeven actually said...

"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?"

"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."

"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."