Kelly Ayotte actually said...

"addressing installation environmental concerns can be a costly endeavor over the long-term."

"When families or small businesses have a tight budget, they must establish priorities and make tough decisions about what they can afford and what they cannot afford."

"We believe additional consolidation in Europe can and should be done in light of upcoming force structure changes."

"In my view this is not a risk that we can afford to undertake on behalf of our national security, as Secretary Panetta has articulated so well."