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On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
I believe they are a necessity to project American influence in regions such as the Asia-Pacific.
Said by
Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Stating the importance of amphibious warships for U.S. influence.

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