Kelly Ayotte actually said...

"I had a brief follow-up on the mission that you're conducting in Iraq right now, of providing security for the oil platforms that are critical to the Iraq economy."

"I think what we're all trying to figure out is how we can avoid this."

"I was surprised to learn that the Navy plans to place 6 ships of the 3-squadron, 16-ship total MPF for the Marine Corps into reduced operating status beginning in fiscal year 2013."

"I want to thank the chairman and the ranking member, Senator Wicker, again because I raised the issue."