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On the recordJune 15, 2009
the proposal to extend the time to build nuclear-powered aircraft carriers from 4 to 5 years will lead to a force of 10 operational aircraft carriers by 2040.
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Jim Webb
Democratic · Virginia

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Webb criticizes the proposal for reducing the number of operational aircraft carriers.

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