03/17/2015
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"As the Navy potentially embarks on an increased shipbuilding initiative for combatants to support the new FSA, it is just as critical that our sealift requirements are not once again sidelined."
"I am deeply concerned, however, that we have not paid enough attention as a nation to the health and viability of our pool of vessels or the mariner pipeline needed to crew them."
"I am concerned about some of the longer term challenges it will face without action by Congress."
"I know the Mashantucket's support this legislation, and I want to make that clear on the record."