My view: why we need to grow the Navy

Press Release

Dear Friend -

As you know, I recently joined with Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi to introduce a resolution that would make it the policy of the United States to achieve the Navy's requirement of 355 ships. A 355 ship Naval Fleet will allow us to deter our adversaries, support our allies, and respond to threats and humanitarian challenges around the globe.

Senator Wicker and I joined to pen an op-ed for Fox News explaining why a 355 ship Navy is critical for our national security and to ensure the free flow of commerce around the globe. Here is an excerpt from our op-ed:

"The strength of our military should not fluctuate according to the ebb and flow of politics. If Congress intends to fulfill its constitutional obligation to provide for a national defense, then our Navy's coverage gaps and breadth of operations need to be honestly assessed and addressed. A national policy that sets a course to achieve 355 ships in the 2020s would create needed certainty and help ensure the continued preeminence of our military forces."

The full article is pasted below.

Please do not hesitate to contact me anytime an issue that concerns you comes before the House, especially if it concerns defense and national security.

It's an honor to serve you and Virginia's First District in the People's House.

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