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."

"I've always found that people react better if you ask them to do something then if you tell them they have to do something."

"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."

"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?"