Mr. Chair, reclaiming my time, I thank the gentleman from Maine for working with the committee to improve the provision, while maintaining progress towards strengthening our fleet in the critical ballistic missile defense mission and capability. Your amendment helps us do just that, while ensuring that we maintain the health and critical skill workforces at our two proven vital destroyer shipbuilders, including Bath Iron Works in Maine.
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Before I begin questioning I would like to take a moment to honor the 241 marines, sailors, and soldiers of the 24th Marine Amphibious Unit who 30 years ago today were killed in a terrorist attack in Beirut, Lebanon.
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Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to this amendment. It is not a racket. This amendment would add 14 flights per day at the already heavily congested Ronald Reagan National Airport. It already has 820 flight operations per day. It is not a…
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