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On the recordMarch 2, 2011
Do we really have the maritime forces to be able to have the power projection and potentially the forcible-entry capability to contend with the rising threats that could come out of those nations?
Said by
Allen West
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

West questions the adequacy of U.S. maritime forces in addressing global threats.

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