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On the recordJune 23, 2021
I think it is a given by this Committee on Appropriations, Defense to--not to shortchange the Navy, not to shortchange readiness, and also future weapons. And, if we do it, we do it at the peril of this Country; would we not?
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama

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Emphasizes the importance of adequately funding the Navy and readiness for national security.

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