02/14/2011
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"Admiral Myers, did this delay in any way infuse additional risk in our national ability to meet our current strategic requirements in the future?"
"Based on the current performance of the ship and modules, are you comfortable with the LCS comprising one-third of the Navy's surface combatant fleet by 2027?"
"The Navy reported an estimated $4.8 billion in savings associated with early retirement of the seven CGs and two LSDs."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman."