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John McCain: the Navy requires temporary legislation to operate with 10 carriers during the period between inactivation of USS…

On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
the Navy requires temporary legislation to operate with 10 carriers during the period between inactivation of USS Enterprise (CVN 65) in November 2012 and the delivery of Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) in September 2015.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain discusses the need for legislation regarding aircraft carrier operations during a transition period.

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