Rob Wittman actually said...

"A change in our National Security Strategy is sorely needed, one that prioritizes warfighting in the near term."

"Great power competition is already here, and we are currently not set up to prevail."

"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."