"Just like in 1958, our defense industry today is having a hard time getting clear requirements from the DOD."
"DOD must continue its efforts of building a strategic dynamic contracting process, one that ensures those who have great products do not fall by the wayside."
"We must ensure that this continues both for our warfighter and because it creates jobs here in the U.S."
"These anecdotal accounts help give us an understanding of the real-world experiences small businesses face and the challenges they face while trying to do contracting with a very large government bure..."
"Just an observation in the first 8 to 10 years of this decade when there seemed to be relative plenty to the defense budget, we were getting the same complaints."
"However, we must ensure that the needs of the military to provide for national security and defense are not shortchanged."
"Small and medium-sized businesses need to be part of the defense industrial base, and that means rethinking the current model."
"In these current economic times, we must make good use of every tax-dollar we spend on defense."
"We should be telling young adults 'America will invest in you,' but the Republican budget cuts delay and may end the dream of higher education for many."
"We need a responsible budget that protects the economic progress we have made and lays a foundation for future economic growth."
"If we cut these programs, we harm our ability to grow the economy and create jobs."