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On the recordApril 4, 2017
The suspension of the Sea Year was a drastic step for the academy to take and for Secretary Foxx to order, but in my view, it was justified, given the problems.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Collins justifies the suspension of the Sea Year due to existing problems.

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