03/16/2010
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"I would say--it's fair to say they remember, not too long ago, when there was a different dynamic in that area, and they appreciate the Marines being there with them and the United States being there ..."
"I want to thank the Marine Corps for making the case for the amphibs, and particularly the 12th LPD."
"We've had discussion about Russia and the seriousness of the Russian threat, as well as the more immediate threat of ISIS."
"I hope so."