Mike McIntyre: “In the end, future defense reductions will be paid for in the lives of our service members.”

God bless you all for your commitment and work.

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.

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.