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On the recordOctober 2, 2017
This maintains, Mr. Chairman, the best Navy fleet, the best ships, modern technology, huge workforce, and good service.
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Don Young
Republican · Alaska

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Young defends the Jones Act for supporting the U.S. maritime industry and naval strength.

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