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Peter DeFazio: “We need to enhance our maritime interception, and the Coast Guard is the first line of defense there, and they need…”

On the recordJune 3, 2019
We need to enhance our maritime interception, and the Coast Guard is the first line of defense there, and they need better assets.
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

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DeFazio calls for improved maritime interception capabilities for the Coast Guard.

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