Mike Turner actually said...

"The Navy has talked about utilization rates of the F/A-18 fleet being much higher than planned and how this negatively impacts aviation readiness."

"someone made a decision that cost the American taxpayer an enormous amount of resources"

"It is more risky for a service member to be in training and exercises than in combat right now."

"We need to make certain our aircraft are safe and that pilots get the training that they need."