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On the recordJune 15, 2009
Are you aware of any new information that would lead you to differ with the Navy's previously stated assessment that the risk of Hampton Roads being closed is small?
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Jim Webb
Democratic · Virginia

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Questioning the Admiral about the risk assessment of Hampton Roads closure.

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