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Dan Webster: The United States has relied on the Coast Guard's persistent presence to demonstrate American sovereignty in the Arctic…

On the recordNovember 13, 2024
The United States has relied on the Coast Guard's persistent presence to demonstrate American sovereignty in the Arctic since the United States acquired Alaska in 1867.
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Dan Webster
Republican · Florida

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Webster emphasizes the Coast Guard's role in asserting U.S. sovereignty in Arctic regions.

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