04/09/2014
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"The challenge before this committee is to ensure the correct high-low balance of surface combatants that best responds to fleet requirements in the most efficient manner."
"What a list that is. And this is just the Navy."
"It is our responsibility as members of these subcommittees to continue to better understand the readiness and force structure situation."
"I firmly believe the United States military remains the world's best, I am concerned about shortfalls in readiness."