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On the recordSeptember 18, 2017
But, if we're doing--if we're executing on every ounce of capacity, and it's not adequate, sounds to me like we need more capacity.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Senator King argues for the necessity of more maintenance capacity for naval operations.

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