Kelly Ayotte actually said...

Over the long-term, history shows that a nation's economic strength is the foundation of its national security.

The Nation cannot have a strong defense without a strong economy; therefore I view the deficit crisis and corresponding deep cuts in defense...

Security in Asia and around the world would increasingly rely on the U.S. maintaining naval supremacy.

DOD continues to notify us of new programs and new projects to fund with savings they have accumulated as opposed to returning those savings...