On the recordMay 22, 2012
As the world's foremost maritime power, our national security interests are intrinsically linked to freedom of navigation.
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Senator Lugar highlights the connection between maritime power and national security.
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I simply want to take the opportunity to thank you and to congratulate you, Secretary Campbell, on your vigorous and tenacious work in East Asia throughout the past 3 years of time and your service before that.
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