Kelly Ayotte actually said...

I think that it is an important issue as we look at the fiscal challenges facing the country.

I had the privilege of visiting Afghanistan in January and meeting with Major General Longo.

I look forward to working with you on this. This is a way we can make sure that taxpayer dollars do not go in the wrong hands.

When you take that kind of reduction, particularly in the civilian workforce, there will be an impact on readiness.