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Barack Obama: “There's a whole series of strategic implications—economic and national security— and one of the things that we have to…”

On the recordAugust 31, 2015
There's a whole series of strategic implications—economic and national security— and one of the things that we have to think about is how do we maintain our capabilities when it comes to maritime issues and commerce.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks Prior to a Boat Tour of Kenai Fjords National Park in Seward

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