John McCain actually said...

Without a top line increase and/or a reprioritization of missions and capabilities that form the basis of the Navy's shipbuilding plan, the requirement for 38 amphibious assault ships outlined in our 7 January 2009 report to Congress is unaffordable.

01/06/2009

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