“It is essential that the civilian leaders at the Pentagon gain a much greater understanding of the needs of our military’s commanders throughout the world, who are requesting a greater submarine force, even while the Administration insists on cutting the fleet drastically low.  Maritime superiority must remain a cornerstone of U.S. defense policy to preserve peace and security within our nation and throughout the world.  I am committed to working with my colleagues in Congress, as well as senior Navy officials, to promote advancements in submarine technology, greater training resources for our submarines and new construction at the world’s premier submarine facility, the Naval Submarine Base New London.”