Kelly Ayotte actually said...

"I think that makes sense, if we can--assuming we move--once we move forward with the full appropriation for this fiscal year--please know that we're very concerned about that, as well--but, that you w..."

"One of the issues I just hope you will address is, given the unrest there, whether it makes sense to invest that money right now, until we know what the outcome is going to be."

"It's not that the Navy doesn't care about shipyards, but it seems like the ones in Virginia and Hawaii have been getting a lot more attention in budget requests."

"Secretary Pfannenstiel, why is this not part of the Navy's efficiencies initiatives and included in the budget request for 2012?"