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Angus King: “I was frankly surprised that the 306-ship goal would not be reached for 24 years.”

On the recordMay 7, 2013
I was frankly surprised that the 306-ship goal would not be reached for 24 years.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Senator King expresses concern over the long timeline to achieve the Navy's ship goal.

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