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Bill Clinton: “I am honored to announce today that the 40th ship of the Arleigh Burke class of guided missile destroyers will be named…”

On the recordOctober 29, 1999
I am honored to announce today that the 40th ship of the Arleigh Burke class of guided missile destroyers will be named in honor of the late Senator John H. Chafee of Rhode Island.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas
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presidency.ucsb.edu

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Statement on Naming a Guided Missile Destroyer for Senator John H. Chafee

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