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On the recordMarch 25, 2014
I remain deeply concerned that returning to BCA revised caps spending levels in fiscal year 2016 will lead to a Navy that would be too small and lacking in the advanced and asymmetric capabilities needed to conduct the primary missions required by our current guidance: The DSG and the QDR.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin expresses concern over budget cuts affecting Navy capabilities.

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