House Armed Services Committee
Subcommittee Chairman Snyder's statement--March 01, 2007
"This subcommittee has long supported integrating nuclear propulsion into our major battle force ships in a bi-partisan manner. In fact, it was my good friend, Roscoe Bartlett, the former chairman of this subcommittee, who convinced me that nuclear power for our ships is in the best interest of the Navy and the Nation's national security.
"Let me welcome our witnesses, we appreciate you all being here today. Today's hearing includes representatives from the various military advocacy and beneficiary groups. This year, we have asked the organizations to testify on a broad range of programs and policies that impact service member, retirees and their families. Normally, these organizations would be afforded the opportunity to share their views on the specific topic at individual hearings, while helpful, it did not insight into the full spectrum of issues that they support nor did it allow understanding of the priorities among the programs and policies being sought.
"This hearing will allow members of the Subcommittee to hear first hand the challenges that are being faced on the ground, and areas in which these organizations believe Congress should focus its attention. I hope that this hearing will provide members the opportunity to learn of the broad range of concerns being raised, and will keep these issues in mind as the Subcommittee continues its oversight activities during the rest of the year.
"Lady and gentlemen, welcome, I would ask that you testify in the order that I stated. Mr. McHugh, do you have any comments that you wish to make?"
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