Angus King actually said...

"But I presume since it has already been authorized in law, if it's appropriated you would spend it according to the appropriation?"

"Frigates are essential because the real threat is submarines."

"I would encourage this committee and the Congress to say, yes, we think that's a good idea, and we'll give you a multi-year authorization or multi-year support"

"It seems to me the real issue is what ships, and it's a strategic issue of what do we need, where do we put our effort, and we have to try to project ourselves."