Kelly Ayotte actually said...

"Secretary Hale, given all the shortcomings in DOD's financial management systems, I question whether the efficiencies identified in the fiscal year 2012 budget request are reliable, realistic, and ach..."

"can you provide your projection for annual military pay adjustments through fiscal year 2016 that contributed to your savings estimate?"

"Secretary Hale, the Army assumed an unemployment rate of over 9 percent through fiscal year 2015."

"the Army has proposed a reorganization of recruiting and retention incentives to cut $764 million in fiscal year 2012 based on 'current and projected economic environments.'"