Rob Wittman actually said...

"I categorically reject this notion. I ascribe to the warnings of our PACOM commanders who believe that conflict will likely occur in the near term."

"It follows then as certain as the night succeeds the day, that without a decisive naval force we can do nothing definitive, and with it, everything honorable and glorious."

"China is indeed the pacing threat, that they look towards an action by China within this decade, within the next 6 years."

"I hope this committee and the House upholds its duty to authorize nationally important water infrastructure improvements that are more locally driven."