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On the recordJune 21, 2011
Over 100 years ago, President Roosevelt launched a Navy mission known as the Great White Fleet on a voyage around the world. President Roosevelt's leadership put the world on notice that the United States was a global maritime Nation open for business.
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John Hoeven
Republican · North Dakota

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Hoeven emphasizes Roosevelt's historical maritime leadership and its relevance to U.S. global presence.

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