Joe Courtney actually said...

"despite the massive increase in the Pentagon, we have steadily seen the fleet size fall below what the Navy has told us repeatedly is necessary, at 313 ship Navy."

"I actually think that on the merits, Congressman Forbes is absolutely right about what the law says."

"we can't allow costs to consume every other aspect of the Navy's budget and frankly, put pressure on the rest of the Pentagon."

"I am a proud cosponsor of the Healthy Food Choices for Kids Act, legislation introduced by my friend and colleague, Congressman Braley."