"What is the advantage of remaining in an unenforced treaty? Won't the withdrawal demonstrate peace through strength?"
"it is irrational that we remain the only actor in compliance."
"we are asking you just to hit the accelerator button, and so, with that I think comes a great responsibility to talk about how we are going to free up additional resources."
"my understanding of what Congress' role should be in regards to oversight really lies in the world of dictating to the Navy who it is that we fight or compete with and why."
"The strategic location is absolutely incredible. Three hours to everywhere, and the patriotic people of Guam are just--should be so treasured."
"I want to thank you for every effort to avoid such an accident ever to occur again."
"we ought to give you all the equipment, ships, and personnel necessary to accomplish that mission with the least amount of lives lost and put at risk as possible."
"Fully supportive of a 355-ship Navy, which I think gets us to the place."
"The nuclear triad is critical to protecting the homeland and strategic deterrence."
"What are the Navy's plans to implement the National Defense Authorization Act requirement that ships return to the U.S. after 10 years overseas?"
"Thank you, Chairman John Garamendi, and Admirals, thank you very much for your service and for your Navy families."