03/16/2011
https://www.congress.gov...
"As the world is becoming more dangerous, our Navy and Marine Corps are becoming less capable and less prepared."
"It is in the best interest of our Army, DOD, and our national security to avert sequestration."
"Our ability to meet our 30-year shipbuilding goal and recapitalize our sea-based nuclear deterrent will greatly depend upon budget certainty."
"A failure to recapitalize our at-sea deterrent on time would have devastating impacts."