Rob Wittman actually said...

"It is time to get serious and match our peer competitors with aggressive ship construction initiatives."

"I am reminded of the words of John F. Kennedy himself, a proud Navy officer, when he said that history has taught us that control of the seas means security."

"Ship construction is a long game and requires steady funding to achieve steady progress."

"Both China and Russia are able to compete on a global scale, in all domains, and at competitive speed."