I feel so passionately about accountability and oversight of Arlington and why I was happy to read about the recent progress that has been made on a number of issues.

Arlington Cemetery is a special place for many reasons. But for me, it is special because it is where generations of heroes have been laid to rest.

I just returned back from visiting our Pacific partners last week, and I heard loud and clear from them.

We have to do the necessities, and the necessities are to get that by to be a more productive body of water.

We want to make sure that the agency is mindful of that, and that is reflected in those decisions.

I appreciate you extending the public comment period for the potential listing of Atlantic sturgeon.

I want to make sure that there is accountability there.

I think that it is critical that efforts on the Chesapeake Bay are focused on results, and that there is accountability with that particular program.

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.