On the recordJuly 9, 2014
The reason those cruisers are still floating today is because the United States Congress said, we are not going to let you do it.
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congress.govThe reason those cruisers are still floating today is because the United States Congress said, we are not going to let you do it.
Forbes highlights Congress's decision to keep cruisers operational.
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