07/30/2014
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"If we wait until December, what are the disadvantages and consequences of doing that as opposed to resolving this issue much sooner?"
"When families or small businesses have a tight budget, they must establish priorities and make tough decisions about what they can afford and what they cannot afford."
"You have also said that you have been lying awake at night worrying about the logistical challenges associated with the future Marine Corps posture in Asia."
"In 2011, the CNO testified that the Navy requires a minimum of 313 ships to meet operational requirements globally."