Kelly Ayotte actually said...

"Is the Air Force in reality reducing maintenance efforts on each aircraft in order to respond to decreased funding levels?"

"I am very disappointed that the Army agreed to forfeit over $1."

"The Air Force is committed to providing the warfighter with the same capability levels while achieving these efficiencies."

"If such wartime funds are not available, substantial amounts of funding for war-related expenses may be required from within the base budget for DOD."