"So this is a good example of why you are hearing such strong reaction from the Department on the impacts of sequestration."
"Never has so much been sacrificed by so few for so many for so long."
"Given the possible implementation of sequestration in FY2013 and the lower budget caps in the BCA for FY14-FY21, this shipbuilding industrial base is currently facing uncertainty about the FY2013 ship..."
"is there a benefit to the Nation and the taxpayer with directed procurement?"
"Significant infrastructure and manpower investments recently implemented at shipyards across the country have resulted in increased workforce capacity."
"If prime contractors cut back on production due to fiscal constraints, demand for goods and services from their subcontractors and suppliers goes down."
"Corruption could prevent army and police units from successfully assuming the responsibility for securing Afghanistan from internal and external threats after 2014."
"Withdrawal is not part of the solution."
"Corruption also potentially reduces the operational effectiveness of security forces and jeopardizes their legitimacy with the population."
"It is essential that Afghan forces be capable of maintaining security and stability after transition is complete in 2014."
"Thank you so much for joining us today. We appreciate you taking the time."
"Ladies and gentlemen, in the interest of time, since we have some votes coming up, we will get under way."