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We have had quite a bit of discussion about this with the National Park Service and also with the House.

There is a famous story about the man who lived on the Maine-New Hampshire border...

I think my only comment is we love what you do. The national parks are one of the greatest aspects of this country, and they mean so much to so many people.

Well, we will have to discuss that position further with the Department.

But I presume since it has already been authorized in law, if it's appropriated you would spend it according to the appropriation?

I think that is a provision that, perhaps, should be in different legislation or there should be a different way to approach it.

There seems to be no real, serious effort to coordinate the way these things work together.

Frigates are essential because the real threat is submarines.

It seems to me the real issue is what ships, and it's a strategic issue of what do we need, where do we put our effort, and we have to try to project ourselves.

I would encourage this committee and the Congress to say, yes, we think that's a good idea, and we'll give you a multi-year authorization or multi-year support

80 percent solutions that are on time are better than 99 percent solutions that are late.

If we're talking about a 355-ship Navy, we're talking about procurement.

That's an issue that we need to look at. But right now, we don't have enough evidence.

Well, I would respond in the negative.

I thank Chairman Thornberry and Chairman Wittman for their support on my important amendment. Bath Iron Works is a critical national security asset to our country. It is a source of great pride for all Mainers, and the shipyard employs…

A good job solves a lot of problems.

Government should be in the business of helping our families.

I appreciate very much your being with us today. We look forward to working with you as the appropriations process proceeds.