Kelly Ayotte: “I guess I am kind of dumbfounded by it because, as I understand it…”

On the recordJanuary 30, 2013

I guess I am kind of dumbfounded by it because, as I understand it, that was not in the budget proposal put forth by the Department.

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Ayotte expresses confusion over missile defense funding not aligning with national security priorities.

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Kelly Ayotte: “I guess I am kind of dumbfounded by it because, as I understand it, that was not in the budget proposal put forth by the…”