Kelly Ayotte actually said...

"BRAC was created as a copout, so that somehow we wouldn't have to make these decisions."

"Without a major change in national strategy to account for a smaller force with reduced capability, the Army will likely experience a period where it is indeed hollow."

"it seems to me very important that we stay on track to continue building the two Virginia-class submarines a year."

"I think this is probably not just an issue at Portsmouth but maybe an issue elsewhere, at all of our facilities."