07/14/2014
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"The cost of the Gerald R. Ford was $12 billion, is that correct?"
"I trust that our witnesses are prepared to address these issues today with the subcommittee and outline specific steps under way to ensure the Navy's shipbuilding programs are on the right course."
"But as outlined in last year's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), unless the Navy meets required performance parameters by 2016, the procurement will end at 24 ships."
"Isn't one of the many lessons here, fly-before-you-buy?"