John McCain actually said...

"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."

"When you look at the costs of the high speed in the water issue, in retrospect, it is just nonsense."

"Just as a comment, Mr. Chairman, is it not true that with all this equipment coming back from Afghanistan, the load on these depots is dramatically increased?"

"Let me close by expressing my concern for Marine Corps readiness."