Kelly Ayotte actually said...

"I have supreme confidence in the capability of our Marine Corps, but that's a tough OPTEMPO for the Marine Corps, is it not, when we're all in like that?"

"I believe the presence there, whether it's the USS Truxtun or another of our naval assets, is very important right now, in terms of the signal it sends, not only in terms of our support for the sovere..."

"I hope that's something that both of you will consider, in light of what we see with regard to Russian aggression against the territorial integrity of Ukraine right now."

"South Korea is concerned about adjustments in U.S. security strategy, particularly about reduction of U.S. commitment and resources."