04/01/2019
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"We are in complete agreement with the need for a strong U.S. merchant fleet sailed by highly qualified mariners."
"The average age of the Ready Reserve fleet is 44 years old."
"The committee required that the U.S. military use the commercial fleet with minimal or very little exception."
"We want you to be able to do your job, and we want to be a partner in getting that done."