Richard Blumenthal actually said...

Even with the changes that you describe in the aircraft carrier, won't there still be a need for the 11 frigates to have helicopters?

Have you considered what the cost will be in adding to the ultimate procurement expense involved?

I'm looking at it from the taxpayers' standpoint. I'm assuming you'd agree we need the ORP.

That seems like a drop in the bucket compared to the overall commitment to the entire program.