I compliment you on that. I think closing the door on the requirements at some point is one of the ways that we can defeat the problems of procurement and cost.

Why that approach? I mean, you are having five yards, highly qualified, a lot of work, a lot of intellectual input, why not some kind of division of those--of that buy in order, again, to get back to the question we were discussing about…

I do not think it replaces it at all.

We aim to put together strategies that enable us both to keep cost competitiveness, as well as a predictable, stable industrial base.

I hope that is in the plan.

I understand that is winner-take-all. Out of the five bidders, one yard is going to get all that business.

Plus, for the second round, you would have additional competition. You would have additional competition plus industrial base maintenance. I hope that is at least in the discussion.

we are in danger of a kind of slow-motion change of strategic balance, where we don't have a response

I take it that you are supportive of the Restore Our Parks Act, which is bipartisan legislation reported out by this Committee?

Have the Koch brothers, directly or indirectly, been substantial supporters of that foundation?

The United States Code says any judge, justice or magistrate judge of the United States shall disqualify himself in any proceeding in which his impartiality might reasonably be questioned.

Do you know any specifics?

I am surprised and disappointed that you feel you have to consult with counsel on something that is so clear.

deferred maintenance is debt, and we've got to address this.

deferred maintenance is debt.

Certainly, a cyberattack on the grid is a very serious concern.

New England is enormously dependent on natural gas.

There is no effort made whatsoever to coordinate schedules of hearings around here.