John McCain actually said...

"How can our allies and our adversaries take the so-called pivot to the Pacific seriously, when we aren't even adequately resourcing the requirements of our combatant commanders?"

"Because of sequestration as well as a lack of budget discipline, the Navy is having to resort to a gimmick under which it is laying up ships in a 'reduced operating status' for up to 10 years."

"Isn't one of the many lessons here, fly-before-you-buy?"

"I trust that our witnesses are prepared to address these issues today with the subcommittee and outline specific steps under way to ensure the Navy's shipbuilding programs are on the right course."