Kelly Ayotte actually said...

"I know that you're in the process of coming up with the criteria for strategic basing of where the KC-46A will be stationed."

"I would just ask that this clearly become a merit-based decisionmaking that looks strategically at what makes sense and be the most cost-efficient use of taxpayer funds."

"I think that makes sense, if we can--assuming we move--once we move forward with the full appropriation for this fiscal year--please know that we're very concerned about that, as well--but, that you w..."

"One of the issues I just hope you will address is, given the unrest there, whether it makes sense to invest that money right now, until we know what the outcome is going to be."