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Roger Wicker: “Admiral Burke, what are the potential operational implications of these early retirements?”

On the recordApril 18, 2012
Admiral Burke, what are the potential operational implications of these early retirements?
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

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Senator Wicker inquires about the effects of early ship retirements on Navy operations.

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