James Inhofe actually said...

"Should planned modernization programs be delayed or deferred, the Air Force's ability to provide the Nation with credible and effective nuclear deterrence in the future could be at risk."

"The Army must focus equipment modernization on re-establishing overmatch and simultaneously developing new military capabilities to deter and, if necessary, defeat emerging regional and global peer ad..."

"to what extent has each of your services prepared a long-term funding plan for your modernization efforts?"

"What is your assessment of the readiness of those nuclear forces to conduct strategic deterrence missions as well as to provide support to regional combatant commanders in the event of a regional cris..."