04/06/2011
https://www.congress.gov...
"Civilian control of the military is enshrined in our Constitution and dates back to General George Washington and the Revolutionary War."
"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."