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On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
Submarines are critically important to our strategy and future; therefore, resources permitting, I would support plans to build two Virginia-class submarines in 2014.
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Chuck Hagel
Republican · Nebraska

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Hagel emphasizes the strategic importance of submarines and supports their construction if resources allow.

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