Rob Wittman actually said...

I believe it is time for the Army to pick up the budget responsibility for the surge sealift forces that uniquely support the Army's ability...

It seems like the Navy is saying, you know what, doesn't make a big difference to us. We don't need ships to get to the fight.

General Franks... understood the value of these forces when he was quoted as simply saying, 'forget logistics, you lose.'

Unfortunately, his vision and foresight have not been replicated in the budget request.