02/07/2012
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"So why would the Navy certify a major upgrade to the Aegis system, saying that it is combat-ready without testing the system's ability to perform both air and ballistic missile defense?"
"We will very carefully manage the reduction in Active-Duty end strength from 202,000 to 182,100 marines by the end of fiscal year 2016 in order to keep faith with the marines and their families to the..."
"The commitment to sailors and marines and their families is there whether they serve 4 years or 40."
"When you made all the tough decisions you had to make when you put this budget together, are there risks that you recognize that we are taking because we can't do everything necessary in terms of our ..."