Mike McIntyre: “I strongly urge passage of H.R. 2717, and immediate liaison with the Senate on a companion bill to be resolved for the…”

We know that our submarines are clearly at the forefront and clearly have the most mobility to do what needs to be done quickly, accurately and responsibly.

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

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

I worry that, absent a calculated adjustment by the Department of Defense, this modernization effort could undermine the military balance and call into question our alliance commitments.