02/11/2016
https://congress.gov...
"Are we investing enough in our equipment to sustain our position as the greatest Naval Force throughout the 21st Century?"
"We currently have 29 amphibious ships. You have stated the Commandant and the CNO have determined a force structure requirement of 38."
"I refuse to believe that this is just an instant revelation by the U.S. Navy."
"I think it is critical that we get there."