James Bridenstine actually said...

if the funds are authorized and explicitly appropriated for this specific purpose and it goes to the Pentagon and then you don't obligate th...

Given the threat to strike groups, multiyear procurement of E-2D is absolutely necessary. The only question is are we purchasing enough E-2D...

Do you see this as a way that the Air Force is making an attempt to go around clear congressional intent?

And in each case, they are not being obligated.