Mike McIntyre: “It is time indeed for discrimination to end and recognition to begin.”

To maintain American dominance of the oceans we must invest in a Navy that is of the right size and capability.

I continue to question how putting these ships into long-term layup status improves our national defense.

We do have our concern about China's action in the South and East China Seas and the ramification that has for several of our allies in the region.

This is an important hearing because we know the future of American naval power is an issue that should concern all Americans.