Rob Wittman actually said...

"As the size of the Navy's fleet declines, and staffing levels at maintenance and training organizations feel added pressure from sequestration, what specific risks has the Navy identified that could h..."

"I refuse to accept this."

"We cannot and will not stand idly by while the greatest, most powerful Navy in the world erodes for lack of funding."

"Decline is a choice, and I believe this new plan willingly chooses to continue the slow, painful decline of robust American Seapower."