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On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
As we draw down forces in some areas of the world and focus on the Asia-Pacific region, this will be a linchpin in the American force.
Said by
Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Wicker emphasizes the importance of the LHA-7 ship for U.S. military strategy in the Asia-Pacific.

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