10/06/2009
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"I see, so now we're looking at 2016 or 2017 by the time the ship is operationally capable?"
"I understand the Navy has changed the methodology for counting ships."
"Secretary Stackley, what average level of investment do you need over the next 10 years, the next following 10 years, and the 10 years after that to meet your shipbuilding goals?"
"I'd appreciate very much in writing exactly what took place that caused this horrendous overrun of the Gerald R. Ford."