On the recordJanuary 25, 1999
America should not allow the unscrupulous operation of unsafe ships with ill-trained crews to threaten the oceans, our coastlines, or our citizens.
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Trent Lott
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congress.govAmerica should not allow the unscrupulous operation of unsafe ships with ill-trained crews to threaten the oceans, our coastlines, or our citizens.
Statement on the dangers posed by foreign flag-of-convenience ships.
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You've got to do that every now and then. Even though you might get your little flak from some of the people within your conference. It's called leadership.
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