On the recordApril 23, 2013
I just want you to understand our frustration, which I know you do, when you then say these are difficult budget choices, we wanted the cruisers, but we see the fact that we were cutting $778 billion.
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congress.govI just want you to understand our frustration, which I know you do, when you then say these are difficult budget choices, we wanted the cruisers, but we see the fact that we were cutting $778 billion.
Forbes expresses frustration over budget cuts affecting Navy operations.
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