Most of these new carriers did not survive the decade.
Since the completion of the testing, only one new carrier has been found.
However, some new carriers did enter Rochester during the 1990's.
And it worked: the Senate financed a new large carrier.
Industry analysts expect the new carrier to begin operations early next year.
In 1984, when new carriers were flying highest, 61 percent could choose among three or more.
First, the cost to build these two new carriers will be as stated to the Congress, about $7 billion.
And now, he said, "is not the time to be out there looking for a new carrier."
Will we be using the new carrier he sent us?
The Navy does not need the new carrier it is building.