W. Todd Akin: “And so I want to extend my personal thanks for the fact that what you…”

On the recordDecember 15, 2010

And so I want to extend my personal thanks for the fact that what you don't see here just for a few minutes' discussion on the floor was hours and hours of tours through shipyards, all kinds of details, talking to all kinds of people and trying to make sure that a program that was a little difficult as it started out got on track, and now is not only on track, but represents a significant opportunity for us to invest in the security of our country. And so hats off to Chairman Taylor.

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W. Todd Akin

Missouri

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Dec 15, 2010

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The speaker expresses gratitude towards Chairman Taylor for his commitment to the Navy and national security.

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