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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.

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

We also want to make sure the Marines are not being seen as a second land force, but rather an amphibious-based expeditionary force true to the mission of the Marines.