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Roger Wicker: “Last week, in answer to questions, General James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Admiral Jonathan W.…”

On the recordApril 1, 2014
Last week, in answer to questions, General James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Admiral Jonathan W. Greenert, Chief of Naval Operations, testified they would need 50-plus amphibious ships to meet the needs of the combatant commanders.
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Wicker cites military leaders' testimony on the need for more amphibious ships.

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