05/07/2013
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"It takes a lot of training and a lot of skill to man one of these ships efficiently, with the latest technology and equipment."
"The third time after the NDAA was done, the Navy has come in and said, 'Gee, we have it solved now and we need significant changes.'"
"But you agree there is a range?"
"Do you agree with Mr. O'Rourke's statement that the costs of this new proposal could be $700 million less and in some cases could also be as much as over $2 billion more?"