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On the recordMarch 1, 2011
The Coast Guard is one of the five armed forces of the United States.
Said by
Mary Landrieu
Democratic · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Landrieu highlights the importance of the Coast Guard amidst budget increases for other military branches.

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