Roger Wicker actually said...

"But I'm particularly concerned about the proposed construction of new ships that will lead to job reductions, that we're going to have to make up for later on."

"I believe these proposed cuts to our naval capabilities without a plan to compensate for them will place our strategic interests in the Asia-Pacific region and Arabian Sea at greater risk."

"Admiral Blake, what would be the cost to keep these ships without retiring them?"

"Prepared statement."