Mark Warner: “I must say to my colleagues that this is an issue of very serious concern to the U.S. Navy, because it is impacting on…”

“I must say to my colleagues that this is an issue of very serious concern to the U.S. Navy, because it is impacting on the future refueling of our naval ships and consequently impacts on their deployment. It also impacts on the rotation of work among the several shipyards in handling the refueling and other naval work. Therefore, I am hopeful that this can be worked out satisfactorily between the administration and the State of Idaho and the U. S. Department of Defense. But I am concerned that the progress thus far leaves this Senator--and I just speak for myself--somewhat disheartened. Therefore, I will continue to monitor and address this issue.”