Dutch Ruppersberger actually said...

"If remain unchecked, the Russians will extend their sphere of influence to over 5 million square miles of Arctic ice and water."

"I think it is really important. In this business of politics it is important you listen to your wife."

"I would think that if we are going to move forward and spend the money, all the issues you said this ship does not have now, we need to move forward with an intelligence component."

"It is essential that the United State be ready to assist any uptick in Arctic commerce."