Kelly Ayotte actually said...

"I do not believe that we should subjugate our national security for our failure to have political courage here in Washington."

"Will you make that assurance to this committee?"

"The Nation cannot have a strong defense without a strong economy; therefore I view the deficit crisis and corresponding deep cuts in defense as one of the most significant challenges to the entire nat..."

"With that many contractors that you're currently relying on, and relying on additional contractors as this transition is made, are you confident that there's sufficient oversight to address waste, fra..."