Secretary Stackley, the fiscal year 2016 Department of Transportation's budget request for The United States Maritime Administration (MARAD) includes $5 million for a national security multi-mission vessel design.
Wicker discusses funding for a new national security vessel design in the budget.
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The sons and daughters of our fallen service members carry on the legacies of their parents. We set aside this day to honor them and to remember the sacrifices of their mothers and fathers.
I also oppose the U.S. lifting any sanctions on Iran, or unfreezing Iranian funds, in exchange for Iran’s mere agreement to negotiate for another 60 days.
This funding is essential. It would accelerate immediate production of key capabilities, from exquisite munitions to low-cost hypersonics, strike weapons and drones.
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