Hagel prioritizes maintaining readiness in the military.
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If confirmed, I will assess the strike fighter capability mix, the progress of the F-35, and the state of the F/A-18 production line to dete...
Those submarines, as you note, are cornerstones to that security.
You have my commitment to do everything I can about that.
If confirmed, I will ensure the Department actively supports foreign military sales of U.S.