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Jack Reed: “I think statistically there's a 200 percent increase when you look globally at investment in amphibious capabilities…”

On the recordApril 18, 2012
I think statistically there's a 200 percent increase when you look globally at investment in amphibious capabilities beyond the United States.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Reed highlights the global increase in investment in amphibious warfare capabilities.

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