Kelly Ayotte

We need to make sure that they have what they need--the readiness, and also, with the important missions that they carry for us on the homeland front, as well.

I'm very concerned about this decision, and particularly in light of the activities that we see happening in that area.

I honestly believe we'd overcome it. I don't think it would stop our operations in Afghanistan, but it would certainly be a challenge.

Without the support of the logistics community, obviously, our men and women fighting on the front lines wouldn't be able to do what they're doing and have the successes that they have had.

I would hope that you could all get back to this committee in detail on those so that we can be sure, if there are any areas we need to address right away, that we're fulfilling that function to make sure that we're helping you get our…

Has any unit deployed overseas at a contingency location, particularly in Afghanistan, provided an urgent needs request for supplies or for an equipment item, in the past year, that has not been satisfied in a timely manner?

While the Pentagon must relentlessly pursue efficiencies and eliminate waste--and I certainly agree with the statements made by the Chairman--we must devote sufficient resources for weapon system sustainment, prepositioned stocks…

Given the current state of world affairs, tasking our warfighters to do more with fewer resources is going to extend the strain on the force.

I believe it was Napoleon who first observed that, in warfare, while the amateurs discussed tactics, the professionals discussed logistics.

Our committee has no greater role than ensuring our military personnel are properly equipped to succeed in their missions.

I am concerned that the proliferation of energy production initiatives as a result of national efforts to expand the use of renewable energy sources must be compatible with other national priorities.

Dr. Robyn, Secretary Hammack, Secretary Pfannenstiel, and Secretary Yonkers, do you believe the President's budget request for 2012 for each of the Services adequately funds the construction needs of Guard and Reserve Forces?

The criteria used by DOD to assess the validity of projects have been the subject of much scrutiny and criticism over the years.

When will you be sure that the Marine Corps has adequate land for their ranges?

Doesn't the adoption of back-end financing deals undercut your source of front-end land revenue needed to clean up sites for disposal?

Why are we commencing work without resolving significant issues with the Government of Japan over the relocation of MCAS Futenma?

Could DOD's support for Federal funding to improve these schools invite in additional requests for billions to support the other hundreds of schools?

We need to be clear about what risks to the force we are willing to assume in the short term, and in the future, based on the declining availability of resources.

Much of the land used for Air Force training ranges is under the control of the BLM.

What is at stake for the Air Force?

Dr. Robyn, are you concerned that the decreases in Services' budgets for MILCON projects to replace current facilities over the past 3 years is leading to a strain on O&M accounts that are used to maintain these deteriorated facilities?

The fiscal year 2012 President's budget request includes a certified DAR Program project at the intersection of Telegraph Road and Route 1.

Our intention is to revise the criteria to address impacts in urban areas in a manner similar to that suggested by the National Academy of Sciences report.

I wholeheartedly support the Secretary's priority to ensure that the schools owned by DOD meet world-class standards for the benefit of our military families.

According to current policy, can the Services continue to identify and award new MILCON projects indirectly supporting functions right up to the BRAC statutory completion date?