Rob Portman actually said...

"Now the threat in some respects is much more difficult because it's more diffuse, and of course includes chemical and biological weapons, as well as radiological and nuclear weapons."

"Clearly, since the Cold War our approach has had to change with regard to the issues you deal with every day."

"Thank you, Madam Chair, for this hearing and for our previous one, where we had the opportunity to speak with some of your colleagues in closed session."

"I understand that the Services are proposing to change their original acquisition workforce goals."