Kelly Ayotte actually said...

In response, Air Force leaders approved a $4 billion increase to sustain 400 new airframes and existing legacy weapon systems.

Ayotte discusses Air Force budget increases to maintain airframes and weapon systems.

03/16/2011

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I think that is all that we can hope for in how you make your decision.

I hope that leadership within the Senate and also in the House brings forward funding for the rest of the year for a defense appropriations.

If there is feedback that you have and tools that we could provide you to make sure that you have the ability to terminate funds to contract...

But please know that we want a full-year defense appropriation for the rest of fiscal year 2011 to come forward.