"I do not think that is the case."
"These are the kind of things that create world wars."
"The Navy forces laydown program had a decrease at Little Creek Fort Story in Virginia Beach from 18 to 6 shifts between fiscal year 2013 and fiscal year 2020."
"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."
"I'm certainly going to do everything I can to suggest that we should; I was glad that we were able to provide BCA relief in fiscal years 2014 and 2015 as members of the Budget Committee."
"The Marine Corps will continue to coordinate with the Navy to ensure that we maintain a focus on our expeditionary warfare capability."
"I've been asking that question at all the posture hearings and exploring it, and it's been heartening to see the degree to which each of the branches are tackling this a year in."
"What is the plan for Little Creek to maintain its prominence as a hub for Navy and Marine Corps expeditionary warfare?"