Kelly Ayotte actually said...

"If we have predictability regarding certain budget expenses, why are these accounts not completely funded in DOD's budget requests?"

"I appreciate that and we certainly would like to see your policies and appreciate that this is something you have already put a focus on prior to this incident that was really a complete debacle."

"I am concerned that the annual transfer of funds between defense accounts, especially at the end of the fiscal year, decreases accountability and increases the difficulty in achieving accurate financi..."

"I think it is important. We have to be able to account to taxpayers."