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John Garamendi: “The 355-ship Navy is yesterday's plan.”

On the recordFebruary 26, 2020
The 355-ship Navy is yesterday's plan.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Garamendi emphasizes the need to rethink naval strategy and fleet size.

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