Political Quotes

On the recordMay 17, 2011
You're taking this and you're trying with Secretary Stackley to plug it into the design phase.
Said by
Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Reed emphasizes the importance of integrating lessons into future ship designs.

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