05/05/2010
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"what is the status of the AoA for Joint Fires Capabilities?"
"My comment today, Mr. Chairman, is basically just a note of caution, in terms of how dangerous it would be for us to waver from this essential part of our strategic makeup."
"the NSFS requirement was to be addressed, in part, by the DDG-1000, but now that there are only three ships being procured, what capabilities have been identified to meet NSFS needs?"
"That's why it's so difficult for other countries to match what we have."