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On the recordDecember 11, 2018
I think that was an important change, and I hope that Admiral Moran agrees with that, because we cannot continue to have all these waivers for the readiness of these ships before they deploy.
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii

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Hirono emphasizes the need for strict readiness standards for Navy ships before deployment.

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