Kelly Ayotte actually said...

"How can we change this process to ensure the budget proposals reviewed by Congress are an accurate accounting of what we expect to pay?"

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

"to what extent is DOD actually realizing the intended savings?"

"Secretary Westphal and Secretary Matiella, to what extent are these efforts documented sufficiently to help ensure that they will be implemented in a timely and effective manner?"