Kristi Noem actually said...

"I had assumed it was for protection of individuals that may go onto that property or for liability reasons."

"And that flexibility does erode as we get deeper and deeper into sequestration, is that correct?"

"I was glad to see within your testimony that you talked about the long-range bombers being a priority."

"The thought of losing such highly trained individuals, service men and women, is very troubling to me."