02/16/1995
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"Given Senator Chafee's long association with the sea—with the Marine Corps, the Navy, and the great maritime State of Rhode Island—I can think of no better way to honor his many contributions than to ..."
"Too many people still believe that mental illness is a personal failure."
"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."
"It will be capable of performing a wide range of missions in support of U.S. national security."