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On the recordMarch 7, 2012
I urge this committee to make sure that any future budget support increased funding for the Port Security Grant Program.
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Jim Langevin
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Langevin emphasizes the need for increased funding for port security to prevent potential attacks.

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