01/14/2009
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"Further reductions below 33 amphibious ships is inconsistent with the Marine Corps mission to maintain a viable amphibious assault capability."
"I do not fully endorse this budget request. Indeed, I am seriously concerned about how we arrived at this point."
"I won't pursue this except to say that, what is your confidence that the F-35 will not experience further cost overruns?"
"I am committed to ensuring we provide the best trained and equipped Marine units to Afghanistan."