05/07/2013
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"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."
"But the budget request, Admiral Myers, is $10.9 billion. Is that correct?"