05/11/2009
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"I think one of the first things that should be done is to visit these ports and have the private sector that is using these ports make sure that particular problem is resolved if they want to continue..."
"There were many key decisions made during the operation, from decisions by the President to the decisions of the outstanding Sailors aboard USS Bainbridge."
"The United States has not intervened in the conduct of hostage negotiations involving ships of foreign registry."
"Do you see a trend in using armed guards aboard high-value target ships like cruise ships?"