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On the recordFebruary 4, 2004
I very much appreciate the commitment you have shown in your budget to fully fund the construction of three DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Senator Collins expresses appreciation for funding destroyers in the budget.

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