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..."

"Given the recent tragic events in Japan, is DOD currently reassessing the terms of the agreement?"

"since maintenance of DOD facilities requires a minimally adequate level of annual funding, why does DOD consider cuts to those accounts as an efficiency savings?"

"does the long-term underfunding facility maintenance and repairs have a detrimental impact on readiness?"