05/11/2009
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"If we have to find money, we're going to have to find more money for DOD. It's a core function of government."
"With regard to deployment of the ship, it would normally be deployed with other ships who may have--as an aircraft carrier is vulnerable, they are deployed with other ships and other air cover and pro..."
"We just can't keep doing this every year."
"I think it has maybe a role, an expanded role to play in the future."