"In light of the fact that the Navy has spent the last 6 years operating a significant part of the force above a long-term sustainable tempo level, as the DOD draws down in Afghanistan and rebalances t..."
"What is the current requirement for amphibious lift? What level are we currently providing? What is the plan to close the shortfall?"
"If requested amphibious ship retirements go forward, what is the Navy's assessment of the increased risk assumed by the Marine Corps?"
"How do you ensure you do not create a 'hollow force' and that you continue to preserve the short- and long-term ability to provide ready forces to the combatant commanders--particularly in light of th..."
"What are the operational impacts of civilian furloughs on maintenance activities particularly in light of civilian hiring freezes and reduction to overtime work?"
"How will the Marine Corps absorb additional missions like the MAGTF in Spain without impacting training or other missions?"
"What are the impacts associated with delaying or de-scoping the reset and reconstitution of the Marine Corps?"
"I appreciate the efforts that you are putting forth to get our energy policy on track, especially as it relates to the Outer Continental Shelf."
"There is agreement across Virginia, across our congressional delegation and within the State, to make sure that this happens."
"I think we have understood what happened with the accident down there in the Gulf, and currently no lease sale could take place off of Virginia until 2017."
"So, I just wanted to know why should it take nearly a decade, if we are going to wait until 2017, why should it take over a decade for us to learn the lessons from the Gulf..."
"And, as you know, for Virginia and for the East Coast, this means jobs, it means energy independence, and especially with the potential opportunities there for natural gas and oil."