Martin Heinrich actually said...

I think that the current requirements process is not designed for new ideas or new weapons systems.

To me, directed energy weapons are one of those ways that we do not have to have our guys, our partners, our allies have a fair fight.

I really appreciate your awareness that so many of these challenges are baked into culture as much as anything else.

The powers afforded to you in this new position are more like 'broad and sweeping powers to offer advice.'