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On the recordMarch 1, 2021
We are going to have to re-site that naval station.
Said by
Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Whitehouse warns about the future loss of Norfolk Naval Station due to rising sea levels.

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