Martin Heinrich actually said...

"The way we appropriate funds is no way reflective of the speed at which threats and technologies move."

"we need senior level officials to speak up for directed energy when Analysis of Alternatives are occurring."

"we need senior level officials at the Pentagon to identify capability gaps and know where directed energy can be a solution."

"How can DOD appropriately make better use of the foreign STEM talent that is studying and working in the U.S.?"