Susan Collins actually said...

As of January 30, 2004, our fleet consists of only 294 ships.

You have suggested that a more appropriate fleet size would be approximately 375 ships to meet current and future threats.

This solves the problem. For one thing, it eliminates another 15-percent cut that is scheduled to go into effect in October of next year.

The regulatory overkill of the Clinton administration has already exceeded the savings projected by the balanced budget amendment.