On the recordApril 18, 2012
I believe these proposed cuts to our naval capabilities without a plan to compensate for them will place our strategic interests in the Asia-Pacific region and Arabian Sea at greater risk.
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Wicker warns about risks from proposed naval cuts affecting strategic interests.
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