02/02/2021
https://www.congress.gov...
"If the concern, of course, is in the future to be able to take advantage of our independence, there's a lot easier way of doing it than exploring new technologies in the future."
"The reckless course of action pursued by the regime in Pyongyang underscores the importance of our forward military posture in the Asia-Pacific."
"Sequestration in 2013 has resulted in a $4 billion operation and maintenance (O&M) shortfall and a $6 billion investment shortfall."
"The Navy needs a sustained level of investment topping $20 billion by 2021 and maintaining that level for the following 10 years."