02/01/2010
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"I understand that the Navy will be requesting a $33.8 million ATR to cover increased research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) costs on the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS)."
"the Marine Corps needs a minimum of 38 amphibious ships."
"I do not fully endorse this budget request. Indeed, I am seriously concerned about how we arrived at this point."
"The reductions in Marine Corps end strength should not impact current Operational Plans."