John Hoeven actually said...

"Thank you, both to the Chairman and the Vice Chairman. And gentlemen, thank you, for what you do for our country."

"this would give you two, and would be in line with a directive you were given by Congress?"

"Absolutely and we want to work with you, and with General Brown and General Saltzman to find ways to maybe help our military-industrial complex respond faster."

"both want to continue to build their defenses, and work with us to do so."