Mike McIntyre: “We know that our submarines are clearly at the forefront and clearly have the most mobility to do what needs to be done…”

I refuse to accept this premise and will work to provide a fleet that has sufficient funds for maintenance and modernization and is sized to support our national commitments and ideals.

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

In the end, future defense reductions will be paid for in the lives of our service members.

We realize, therefore, we can't take the security of our world's oceans for granted.