Adam Smith: “I don't see how we can maintain 11 aircraft carriers at that budget.”

On the recordMarch 11, 2014

I don't see how we can maintain 11 aircraft carriers at that budget.

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Smith expresses concern about budget constraints affecting naval capabilities.

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