Adam Smith actually said...

"I appreciate you holding this hearing and this series of hearings that we have had to discuss the impact of defense cuts."

"Like many, if not most, of our members here, I share the view that large, immediate cuts to the defense budget would have substantially negative impacts on the ability of the U.S. military to carry ou..."

"I agree with the chairman, that the cuts that we are facing in our Department of Defense budget do place national security issues at risk."

"I would strongly urge this Congress to pass appropriations bills so that we can fund our Government in a responsible and reasonable way."