Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"the Navy will also employ modernization efforts, mid-life upgrades, and service life extension programs as needed to meet unforeseen variations in inventory demand."

"the challenge of gathering credible, deep, and penetrating intelligence cannot be overstated."

"Every worker that's at a shipyard that is working on the Columbia is part of our national security infrastructure."

"Does the current rotary wing aircraft inventory meet the needs of a 355-ship Navy--regardless of the mix?"