Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I rise in support just as strongly as my friend from Virginia in support of the amendment from my good friend from Connecticut. Mr. Chairman, we have a serious strategic issue with respect to submarines. This amendment would give the Navy the option--just an option, Mr. Chairman, not a requirement--to procure submarines at a faster rate than it is currently planning right now. As we face bigger threats from China, from Russia, and in force projection in general, we need to look at all options, all especially when we are routinely briefed, as we all are on the Armed Services Committee, on the strategic deficiencies that we find right now. Finally, Mr. Chairman, I would like to point out and make sure everyone knows I have zero shipyards in Arizona. We do not build any ships in Arizona. We are landlocked. I support this amendment not just because I am a marine and because I am a patron; I think it is in the best interests of our country and national defense.”