Roger Wicker actually said...

If we sent out the clear signal this year and next year that we are going to do this and that we are going to put the money where it is need...

Well, we just do not have the bipartisan votes.

I think I heard you say that getting to the 355 ships solves not only a modernization problem, but it solves a readiness problem.

I just think we ought to be looking at all alternatives and thinking outside the box.