04/29/2009
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"Secretary Gates has spoken to the strategic importance of this relocation initiative in terms of our regional deterrent posture and our key alliance relationship with Japan."
"the Navy requires temporary legislation to operate with 10 carriers during the period between inactivation of USS Enterprise (CVN 65) in November 2012 and the delivery of Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) in Se..."
"What other potential alternatives do you see for maintaining sufficient strike assets if there were any additional slippage in the initial operating capability date for the F-35 JSF?"
"We strongly support the spirit and intent of the 'Weapons Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009.'"