Susan Collins: “Every one of your predecessors since 2006 has called 313 ships the…”

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012

Every one of your predecessors since 2006 has called 313 ships the minimum necessary to meet our national security requirements.

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Collins emphasizes the need for a 313-ship Navy to meet security needs.

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