09/27/2010
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"The Navy remains steadfast in its commitment to keeping aircraft carrier construction costs on the sustainable path laid out by former Secretary Gates in 2009."
"The attached letter sent to Senator McCain, dated March 26, 2012, includes a detailed review and the steps we are taking to drive affordability into the remaining CVN-78 construction effort."
"If confirmed, would you be committed to ensuring this committee receives an objective, independent assessment, free of any type of restriction imposed by DOD?"
"What happens in Afghanistan has a direct impact on our safety here at home."