Don Bacon: “We should have oversight.”

We can put a little common sense and humanity into the equation.

[I]t's important to put down a clear, bipartisan marker that we follow state certifications, seat certified winners and preserve trust in the institution.

He doesn't communicate it well. As you mentioned, he makes light of the affordability question. And we do have an affordability problem.

Congress should conduct oversight, calling for testimony from top Navy officials.