Kelly Ayotte actually said...

"There is a clear consensus among those who have served and have formerly served in the military, the devastating impact on our ability to defend the Nation and our men and women in uniform."

"I think it is very clear the impact that it is going to have, and our ability to defend the Nation is one that calls all of us to act to address this for each of you."

"I do not mean to interrupt you, because I do not have a lot of time, but I just want to be clear: What you are doing is basically ignoring the fact that it is exhausted and transferring the money?"

"We are in a position where that is a huge chunk of 12 percent that does nothing for us, on what we are spending that money?"