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Chris Coons: I think that retaining airlift capacity in local National Guards and State National Guards was critical in the State of…

On the recordApril 24, 2012
I think that retaining airlift capacity in local National Guards and State National Guards was critical in the State of Vermont.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Senator Coons emphasizes the importance of National Guard airlift capacity for disaster response.

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