Kristi Noem actually said...

"You were very clear in the statement that we faced risks around the world, and we could use those bombers in the air when necessary."

"I shared the same concerns that Mr. Wittman did as well with the B-1s."

"I wanted to just do a little follow-up with Dr. LaPlante on the question that Mr. McIntyre brought up about the cost of the Next-Generation Bomber."

"Well, that would be my hope, that as we recertify, that we would also look at modernization at the same time so it is streamlined and there could be some savings then."