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Roger Wicker: “Given the critical importance of maritime surveillance to our national security and our economy, we cannot afford a gap…”

On the recordMarch 10, 2015
Given the critical importance of maritime surveillance to our national security and our economy, we cannot afford a gap in this capability.
Said by
Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

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Emphasizing the need for continuous maritime surveillance for national security and economic stability.

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