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On the recordMay 2, 2021
Congress needs to step in and, like we did with McCain and Fitzgerald, make real changes.
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Joe Courtney
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Courtney calls for Congressional action to address safety issues in naval operations.

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