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On the recordApril 14, 2015
Using U.S.-flagged vessels not only helps U.S. industry, but also helps the Department of Defense to have sealift capacity in the case of a national need.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin emphasizes the importance of U.S.-flagged vessels for national defense.

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