Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"I agree totally. They are fantastic units. They are contributing greatly, and they need a modernized fleet."

"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?"

"This weapons platform will be critical to our national defense throughout the century."

"I agree with you completely, which is why I am so concerned about the affordability of the program"