07/27/2021
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"Even if we don't grant additional relief from the BCA, there still is an 11-carrier statutory requirement."
"My understanding is we have appropriated $245 million in fiscal year 2014 for the refueling."
"It is the military policy, desire, of the White House and the DOD to have 11 carriers, at least."
"You need to spend the money regardless of which path you're going."