09/18/2013
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"Are the ends, ways and means of this strategy aligned to achieve the goal of degrading and destroying ISIL in a duration of time that does not pose unacceptable levels of risk to U.S. national securit..."
"I am deeply concerned that the United States is beginning to lose its technological dominance."
"I can tell you that is not exhilarating to me saying 'each year,' after 15 years of failure."
"Now more than ever, a strong Navy is central to our Nation's ability to deter adversaries, assure allies, and defend our national interests."