Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I wonder whether there have been changes in the systems providing for greater oversight and scrutiny."

"I think the reason for my questioning is basing more of these ships in the United States means more jobs in the United States."

"Is there a way that more of those ships can be based in the United States rather than based abroad?"

"It projects a nuclear deterrent that potentially could be aimed at this country protecting interests beyond just its immediate area."