Tim Kaine actually said...

"In the event sequestration could be avoided--could each of you please describe in specifics how you plan to restore full-spectrum readiness and what the end-state looks like?"

"readiness is critical for us."

"how do we incentivize them to invest their own R&D money in defense technologies?"

"what steps should we take so that we can get more of these companies working on our defense acquisition programs?"