02/01/2010
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"This leaves us without a viable repository option at this point and it exposes taxpayers to billions in liability."
"Secretary Gates said the DDG-1000 destroyer program will breach Nunn-McCurdy's cost thresholds."
"Secretary Gates, as part of your review, do you intend to seek the views of veterans or retired members of the Armed Forces? If no, why not?"
"I cannot say for certain how repeal might affect recruiting and retention."