On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
I expect Ray to run a tight ship for the taxpayers, and I think the President has chosen well on behalf of national security and on behalf of the best interest of America's sailors and marines.
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congress.govRoger Wicker: “I expect Ray to run a tight ship for the taxpayers, and I think the President has chosen well on behalf of national…”
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Wicker expresses confidence in Ray Mabus's ability to manage the Navy effectively.
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