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Ben Cardin: “Yes, I believe the U.S. Fifth Fleet Headquarters should remain based in Bahrain.”

On the recordJanuary 2, 2017
Yes, I believe the U.S. Fifth Fleet Headquarters should remain based in Bahrain.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Supports maintaining U.S. military presence in Bahrain for operational effectiveness.

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