The problem with the Arleigh Burke is she is full. We really do not have much room to expand or modernize her much beyon...
Mr. Secretary, you answered Senator Kaine's question about the troubling issue of the advanced weapons elevators.
And you agree with that?
Are we going to be glad we went with the EMALs and advanced arresting gear?
The $450 million that you asked about earlier----
We do not want you to be alarmist. We do not want you to exaggerate and wave your arms.
A 355-ship fleet is not some best-case ideal that we would like to achieve if everything goes well.
I view that as unthinkable, and it would be irresponsible on the part of this Congress.
Okay, so----
It was a bipartisan achievement, and I am I proud to have been part of this team.
But the 355 is the minimum under a scenario where things were dangerous, but actually less dangerous than they are right...
The challenges--I think his statement was that they are more dynamic, and you certainly agree with that.
Okay.
Good point.
For anyone that offended for my -- by my comments, I certainly apologize.
So I think that's a great idea.
Why is that important, and can you discuss the impact that these national security cutters have on the Coast Guard's eff...
I'm a proud member of this Subcommittee, too, Mr. Chairman.
