Political Quotes

On the recordMay 5, 2010
You don't field a navy to fight another navy. You field military forces to protect your essential national interests.
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Jim Webb
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the purpose of a navy in protecting national interests rather than just opposing other navies.

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