Ken Calvert actually said...

"While we are frozen, unable to properly provide for our Nation's defense, our adversaries are planning to react accordingly."

"our hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan was a signal to the world that this administration will abandon our allies, risk the lives of U.S. service members, and even leave U.S. citizens behind."

"I share your concern on these acquisition issues. I have been, as you know, concerned about that for a long time."

"I must address an issue that is close to my heart that speaks to the realities of risk not only in high-end warfare but also in training."