John McCain actually said...

"A $3 billion lesson."

"You are either not going to get your new assault vessel or you are not going to get the amphibious ships or the amphibious ships will not be the level of readiness that you need."

"The current fiscal situation has caused the Department of the Navy to assume significant risk in shipbuilding programs needed by the Marine Corps to accomplish their missions."

"I look forward to the testimony of the witnesses."