09/03/2018
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"I am concerned about the issue raised in the testimony of Paul Francis of the Government Accountability Office stating that committing to the block buy of the frigate variant of Littoral Combat Ship (..."
"When we okay a block buy, then we are letting go of the oversight responsibilities that this Congress has."
"I think it is really important that we have those kinds of very specific items that you are going to follow."
"Should conflict arise, the reduced SSC inventory would result in delays for the arrival of required forces and/or risk to other missions."