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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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