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Roger Wicker: “Is the amphibious assault mission still relevant for the future, and what about the point I made about 10 miles versus…”

On the recordMay 17, 2011
Is the amphibious assault mission still relevant for the future, and what about the point I made about 10 miles versus 25?
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

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Wicker questions the relevance of amphibious assault missions and operational distance requirements.

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