Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"There is no reason to believe that the intentions of Russia and China, who are our most advanced competitors in this sphere, are in any way moderating or reducing their plans to build their undersea w..."

"As a Senator from a State that has seen those Black Hawks used in those domestic situations, and a State that has experienced hurricanes, floods, tornados, I strongly agree with you."

"Well, how can you testify, with all due respect, that you are confident that the per-unit will not rise when you cannot tell us what countries will be buying more of the aircraft?"

"If we can't field the force, we can't send them into combat, and we can't protect our Nation."