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Peter DeFazio: “I think, is great. And--but it would be ironic if there wasn't a merchant marine for them to move to.”

On the recordMarch 5, 2019
I think, is great. And--but it would be ironic if there wasn't a merchant marine for them to move to.
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

DeFazio supports the President's order for military personnel to join the merchant marine.

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