Ash Carter said "I think it is fair to say we are late to the recognition of that, but I do think that we have the recognition." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMay 5, 2015

I think it is fair to say we are late to the recognition of that, but I do think that we have the recognition.

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Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Carter acknowledges the delayed recognition of Arctic's strategic importance.

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