Kelly Ayotte actually said...

"I heard from each of you that we do not need more layers. What we need to do is eliminate some of the layers."

"With regard to contracting for foreign military sales, it seems that the U.S. Government is, in essence, negotiating on behalf of foreign Governments against U.S. defense companies."

"If sequester does happen, how many years would full readiness recovery be delayed?"

"I continue to be concerned about the use of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) contracts for specialized gear."