Kelly Ayotte

In fiscal year 2015, agencies reported improper payment estimates totaling $136.7 billion.

this dual process is not doing a service to the American people in terms of oversight.

This would be a huge protection measure for the country.

We have to turn this around. We should not do this again.

I think that as you think about resources, this would be worthy of a national investment.

I want to thank all of you for being here today.

today is the 30th anniversary of the tremendous loss of the Space Shuttle Challenger and of New Hampshire teacher in space Christa McAuliffe of Concord, NH. Today I rise to honor the legacy of the Challenger. On this day 30 years ago…

If we had no more access to RD-180s immediately, could we instead shift Atlas V resources as we use existing RD-180 stock to the Delta IV and maintain our medium-lift assured access to space?

The United States Government, through DOD, continues to support many allies who are fighting terrorism around the world.

What took so long? It has been almost two years since Russia invaded Ukraine's Crimea.

If phasing out the Delta IV medium-lift variant makes the Heavy variant more expensive, why is the Air Force supporting ULA's decision to phase out the Delta IV and rely on the Atlas V?

When is the earliest that we can develop a domestic rocket engine that can be integrated into the Atlas V?

As we think about this heroin and also fentanyl issue, which is a very deadly synthetic drug that is really killing people in New Hampshire.

I hope, if confirmed, that you will commit to examining the allocation of military construction dollars...

to get a pink slip after you come home and served our country is pretty appalling.

I think they're proven to be anemic, given their continuing testing of ballistic missiles.

I do worry about the size of the Army today.

I would suggest that this is a valid law. Not only should no one in the executive branch suggest that this is going to happen, but it would be against the law.

I expect that report to be submitted really before this process on nominations go forward.

I was pleased to include authorizations in the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Senate-passed bills for two much-needed New Hampshire Army National Guard vehicle maintenance shops.

I would not support retiring A-10s in the 'near-term' so that there is 'no degradation to any of the soldiers, sailors, or marines, or my airmen that are on the ground.'

I have an amendment in that focuses on cooperation with the Israelis because they have the tunnel issue with Hamas and Hezbollah.

Mr. Carson and Mr. Weiler, when you look at the current threats to our national security, do you see a strategic justification for the reduction of Army endstrength by 40,000 soldiers?

I wanted to reiterate my agreement with Senator Shaheen on, where you can, to restart recovery operations for those Missing in Action in North Korea.

I think it's something we really have to look at, especially as we're looking at our force posture in Afghanistan.