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Roger Wicker: “Now, do you support the Jones Act and the Cargo Preference Act as being vital to national security?”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2018
Now, do you support the Jones Act and the Cargo Preference Act as being vital to national security?
Said by
Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Senator Wicker inquired about the importance of maritime laws for national security.

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