03/08/2017
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"I understand that the Navy will be requesting a $33.8 million ATR to cover increased research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) costs on the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS)."
"wouldn't quickly cutting U.S. troop levels below 68,000 make it harder to clear and hold insurgent havens?"
"The strategy envisions more elements of the Joint Force postured forward in the Asia-Pacific region."
"I think my personal military judgment is that would be a mistake."