Daniel Inouye: “The ability to access U.S.-flag Merchant Marine ships and seafarers is…”

On the recordMay 4, 2009

The ability to access U.S.-flag Merchant Marine ships and seafarers is essential to our national and economic security interests.

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Democratic · Hawaii

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Inouye emphasizes the importance of the Merchant Marine for national security.

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Daniel Inouye: “The ability to access U.S.-flag Merchant Marine ships and seafarers is essential to our national and economic security…”