Jack Reed actually said...

"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?"

"Let me be the first to say that Congress belongs on the list of those responsible."

"It is up to the Navy to explain to this committee and to the American taxpayers why it makes sense to continue pouring money into a ship program that has repeatedly failed to live up to its promises."