03/16/2016
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"significant risk could be above that level."
"Congress has done what needs to be done in this effort and authorized the procurement of seven used vessels to begin replacing the Ready Reserve Force."
"I think a more practical solution would be to take a proven mature design from commercial market and begin building that in U.S. shipyards."
"Since reviewing this portfolio last year, one thing is certain. Our aged Ready Reserve Force of 46 ships which averaged 43 years of age a year ago now averages 44 years of age."