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On the recordMay 2, 2017
We cannot afford nor does it make sense to simply build highly advanced yet very expensive destroyers.
Said by
Joe Courtney
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Courtney emphasizes the need for a diverse fleet rather than only expensive ships.

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