James Inhofe actually said...

"We're digging ourselves a readiness hole out of which it will take several years to climb."

"a review of the budget indicates the Navy may have been the most aggressive amongst the three Services in making contractor support reductions."

"In light of the shift to the Asian-Pacific theater and a greater need for electronic warfare capability, has the Navy acted too quickly in ending its procurement of Growler (EA-18G) aircraft?"

"What action will the Navy take to avoid breaking their 20-ship block buy construction contract?"