Richard Blumenthal actually said...

will this cut of 29 helicopters have a negative effect on the Navy's operational capability?

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.