Derek Kilmer actually said...

"I really think this is a readiness issue."

"I hope so. We are meeting with the new DHA leader later today, and I think my message primarily is going to be our region is being failed right now."

"I just plead with you to take a look at what is happening in our region, to look at the impact on readiness, on sailors, and on their families, because, you know, sitting across from a sailor who misc..."

"the concerns of my community just aren't being heard."