Rob Wittman actually said...

"As you know, when we get that energy footprint down, it is money we can plow back into the force structure and the systems that we need for the Navy in the future."

"Where do we need to be as far as fleet size to really do the things that we need to do?"

"How do you define 'readiness'? And, ready for what? And, will the forces be 'ready' in both FY13 and FY14?"

"In light of the existing shortfalls in the FY13 O&M accounts, what are your greatest concerns about the Navy's readiness?"