JOHN YOUNG: “I believe it is critical for the defense acquisition executive to serve with the affirmation of the United States…”

The federal government needs to take control, at least let the state and local government -- get out of the way. Either lead or get out of the way.

I would just like you to provide an update, if you will, on the situation in DRC with a particular focus on the need for Joseph Kabila to respect the constitutional term limits of his presidency and the need for credible elections this…

The federal government is not only not helping us. They're actually hurting us now and preventing us from protecting ourselves.

I mean, the president came down and said we're going to do whatever it takes for as long as it takes, but the action hasn't met his words or his promises.