Posted on 08/04/2010 5:13:21 PM PDT by pissant
Congressman Duncan D. Hunter (R-El Cajon), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, today highlighted a report by the bipartisan Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) Independent Panel, which calls for increasing the Navy to a 346-ship fleet and expanding America’s focus to prepare for threats in the Western Pacific.
“The message from the independent QDR panel about the strength and size of our naval fleet must be taken seriously,” said Congressman Hunter."
He added, “There are some in Congress and the Administration who believe that cutting defense spending is a good idea amid ongoing engagements and the resurgence of conventional threats. The QDR panel rightly identifies the importance of preparing our military to meet future threats – and the capability of the Navy will largely dictate our ability to project force worldwide.
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I'm surprised a 'bipartisan' group would come up with the right answer. It's probably not popular but a naval fleet presence in the carribean couldn't hurt either.
Maybe the current mood of Americans is sinking in.
I’d like a naval fleet on Venezuela’s coast line.
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