02/21/2010
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"I remain concerned--by the way, in case--I know that our witnesses didn't miss it, but the Chinese announced a 12 percent or 12.5 percent increase in their defense budget."
"This kind of thing erodes, enormously erodes, the credibility of the Navy's plans and programs, at least for this member."
"I believe that's correct, Senator."
"I think it's modest. I think their greatest threat is their helicopter-type forces."