On the recordApril 23, 2018
You concluded that you need 355 ships. Can you explain how this budget request supports the Navy's requirement to get to that goal?
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congress.govYou concluded that you need 355 ships. Can you explain how this budget request supports the Navy's requirement to get to that goal?
Shelby asks about the Navy's ship requirements and budget support.
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