John McCain actually said...

Further reductions below 33 amphibious ships is inconsistent with the Marine Corps mission to maintain a viable amphibious assault capabilit...

Secretary Panetta, why, given these recent developments, did you believe that lifting the F-35B from probation 1 year early was appropriate?

I just want to add my voice at the end of the hearing, in support for these creative initiatives.

I do not fully endorse this budget request. Indeed, I am seriously concerned about how we arrived at this point.