James Inhofe actually said...

The loss of air and maritime assets and associated systems will result in a commensurate loss of capability to effectively execute this mission.

Inhofe discusses the consequences of losing air and maritime assets on mission capability.

03/04/2013

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We accepted risk in major combat operations and stability operations.

The current budget supports the 175,000 force at moderate risk.

Should we also be counting those ships in an extended 3- to 4-year overhaul as a combat readily deployable ship?

Our decision to change the ship counting procedures was not without careful thought and planning.