James Inhofe actually said...

"Admiral Greenert, is the Navy trying to find a mission for the LCS rather than working to meet the original concept of operations?"

"It would be immoral to use this force."

"Those retention problems, especially in the context of generally improving civilian employment opportunities, meant that Congress was required to come back and authorize catch-up increases."

"lost flight hours will cause unit stand-downs which will result in severe, rapid, and long-term unit combat readiness degradation."