04/10/2013
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"We very much would like to see the plan promulgated pursuant to the Omnibus appropriations bill and then work with you, and the Department of the Navy, and the Coast Guard on getting it to fruition."
"He is enthusiastic about this joint effort, not a singular effort, but a joint effort."
"We are awfully proud to be the homeport of the NOAA Ship the Henry B. Bigelow in Newport."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And also let me thank you and the Vice Chairman, Senator Durbin, for your support of $225 million to expand funding for the submarine industrial base supply chain."