I continue to believe that our Nation rightfully relies on the silence of the sea to mask our strategic undersea strike capabilities.
I argue many of them belong in the Smithsonian, they still use steam plants.
The new technologies that are so promising, I think that we are often overly optimistic in how quickly they will arrive.
I do not believe that there is going to be a significant increase in allied naval force structure.
How do we make sure we support operations in the long term?
I think in the future, there is going to be reluctance for this country to commit ground troops on foreign soil.
I want to thank Chairman Courtney for yielding, and I want to thank our witnesses for participating today.
I agree, and I think you all bring up great points.
Naval shipbuilding is a long game.
It is time for us to emphasize the integration, the full integration of the Navy, the Marine Corps, the Coast Guard, and the Merchant Marine...
I am concerned that we are not adequately resourced to really address this the way we need to.