12/03/2014
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"We are currently on a path that reduces our attack submarine force structure from 52 boats today to 42 boats in 2028."
"We shall never forget that it was our submarines that held the lines against our enemies while our fleets replaced losses and repaired wounds."
"I think those are all extraordinarily important aspects of what we, as a team, Congress, the administration, need to do to make sure we have what is necessary going into the future."
"We will continue to stay in touch as we go through this year's NDAA to make sure that you have the tools necessary to stay on track with the Columbia class and do all we can to address the deficit of ..."