Jack Reed actually said...

"We must always be very cautious about any actions that may inadvertently politicize our Armed Forces."

"Is it going to morph into frigates? Is it going to be a new design for a surface combatant?"

"The LCS continues to experience new problems, but it is not a new program."

"Again, just to get my perspective, it appears that the LCS Program is morphing into the frigate program. Is that fair?"