09/15/2009
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"I have always been a proponent to say that strategy needs to drive budget, not budget driving strategy."
"I believe our ship capability is the cornerstone of this Nation's defense structure."
"In light of the existing shortfalls in the FY13 O&M accounts, what are your greatest concerns about the Navy's readiness?"
"I certainly understand resource issues, but from our standpoint, too, we need to be making the argument about where the resources need to be."