It is time that we start to take our INSURV process seriously and correct the material problems facing the forward-deployed naval forces.
I would like to thank our witnesses for joining us today, and we want you to please express to the people of Puerto Rico...
I think we all have the same end in mind, and that is to make sure we get where we need to be.
I do want to thank Representative Pingree for putting forth this bill.
I think this was a really constructive conversation to find out what we can do to help these communities.
I think have in many ways been harmful to certain elements of local and state economies.
If the fire is here, you already have clearance to put a fire line there.
But let me get to a more fundamental question, and that is time versus resources.
I want you to be assured that your son's life, given on behalf of this Nation, was not given in vain.
The material condition and operational readiness of the ships are significantly degraded and not acceptable.
I think we can all agree that our Nation failed these 17 sailors and their families with these tragic collisions.