Roger Wicker actually said...

"I know our esteemed witnesses as well as the tens of thousands of dedicated naval shipyard workers throughout our country share a joint commitment to providing our sailors and marines with the finest ..."

"Secretary Stackley, of our currently serving amphibious ships, how many are already beyond their planned service lives?"

"Secretary Stackley, the first LCS has experienced hull cracking. Please discuss the Navy's actions to address this problem, and whether it has any implications for follow-on ships in the program."

"It seems to me that a decade of work has resulted in a system that would put Rube Goldberg to shame."