Rob Wittman actually said...

I know it is a very tough time for the Navy family, and please let them know we are thinking about them and praying for them.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Gentlemen, thank you so much for joining us today.

This delicate balance is fragile, and without the needed maintenance and reset of the force, the Navy will be severely challenged to meet it...

How do maintenance and modernization correlate to a ship's ability to reach expected service life?