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On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
If Congress were to appropriate the funding necessary for the Navy to buy an additional 33 ships, beyond the planned 313 ships, what type and mix of ships would you recommend?
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Cornyn questions the Navy's shipbuilding plans and funding requirements.

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