"There has been much debate during the history of the littoral combat ship and the debate of its successor, a new class of frigate, and, again, we are back at it."
"Thank you, Chairman Wittman."
"we are not denying kids who could be the next author of Hamilton the opportunity to learn and succeed."
"Thank you, Madam Chairman, and thank you for holding this hearing. It is another example of why we need to do a Higher Education Reauthorization Act."
"Right. So that will be adequate for this year, but stable, continuous funding to keep that on track."
"We have 5 legislative days, not counting today, to get this done, so obviously the urgency of your message is, you know, very important."
"In the near term, I believe we need to take action to ensure that the MSP has the resources and support it needs."
"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."