John Garamendi actually said...

So the answer is basically, yes, you would want to have scientific research capabilities on the icebreaker.

Garamendi confirms the need for scientific capabilities on a new icebreaker.

07/22/2014

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We ought to stop treating you like an afterthought.

There is nothing about this budget that demonstrates a respect for the growing and critical nature of your missions.

We do need ships. And Texas is a big exporter of natural gas.

For a couple of billion dollars we could have the heavy icebreakers.