James Langevin actually said...

"We are attempting to 'play the long game' in Iraq and Syria, but we need a 'more rapid and disruptive strategy' instead."

"Obviously, we all consider acquisition reform critical if we are going to continue to maintain our technological edge going forward, as well as make better use of taxpayer dollars."

"I want to continue on the line of questioning Mr. Courtney had raised with the National Sea-Based Deterrence."

"cutting that many ships out of the shipbuilding program is going to substantially affect the amount of forward presence that the Navy can provide"