Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Certainly, I think many of us on the subcommittee share the views that have been expressed by Senator McCain about the difficulties in reaching combat readiness for this aircraft."

"Those planes, the fifth generation fighters, are necessary to the Marine Corps' readiness and preparedness, are they not?"

"To put it more directly, you don't see any reduction either in quality or number of men and women who want to serve?"

"I would ask both of you to support the legislation that Senator Markey and I have introduced."