Defense makes procurement decisions. the president does not meddle in the decisions. that's a long-standing policy. so, i maintain an arm's length approach. but ifr assurances from secretary of defense gate gates that the rebidding process is transparent and open and a fair competition. that is in our interest, in the interest of the american taxpayers and also in the interest of our young men and women who rely on this equipment in order to protect the nation. it's important to note i think for those of you who don't know secretary gates this is somebody who has taken on the military and weap...