"There has been some new construction on the Port facility down there and a heightening of the tunnels."
"By deepening the 55 feet, the port is positioned to allow larger ships visiting the ships to arrive and depart fully loaded."
"the return on investment for $5 for every $1 invested by the Federal Government, I think is a very good return on investment."
"With the benefit-to-cost ratio, a more than $5 return for every $1 invested in construction, the Norfolk Harbor deepening and widening presents a huge return on investment for the nation."
"So as we do a priority across our budget, we have to look at all of the fleets that we operate, and the capability associated with that."
"It is my fervent belief that the services must do everything possible to ensure the safety of flight."
"George Patton once said, "The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war." Our most urgent responsibility is to ensure enough sweat is being shed to reduce this bleeding."
"I think it is absolutely critical that this Committee insist that the money be spent to do an adequate mapping of our offshore resources."
"The insistence of environmental pressure groups over many decades to keep information from informing public debate really needs to be recognized here."
"If I can interject here. Actually, the three studies that were done, the MITRE study, the CSBA study, and the Navy study included in-depth analysis of all these unmanned platforms."
"The 355-ship Navy is more than just a slogan. It is a requirement that was carefully considered by the Navy, enacted by Congress, and signed into law by the Commander in Chief."