James Inhofe actually said...

"We are beginning to see at the mid-grade level, sort of the 8 to 10 years of service point, a slight leveling off of the retention."

"According to a June 2010 Defense News article, the Aegis radar systems are 'in their worst shape ever, raising questions about the surface fleet's ability to take on its high-profile new mission next ..."

"the demand for missile defense assets within each region over the next decade will exceed supply."

"Slowing the production rate of the F-35B to allow for the responsible design and incorporation of technical adjustments was a prudent decision in light of the progress the JSF program had made to date..."