Richard Spencer: “Sequestration, as you've heard me say before, and continuing resolutions have cost the Navy about $4 billion in wasted…”

The issues of safety and training and their impact on readiness are of vital importance to the security of our Nation.

I could not in good conscience, unquote, obey President Trump's order.

It has cost us $4 billion. That is not lost opportunity; that is $4 billion in cash in a trash can with lighter fluid, burn it.

What message does that send to the troops? ... We have to have good order and discipline.