Bill Clinton actually said...

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

10/29/1999

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