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On the recordMay 23, 2017
I am reminded of the words of John F. Kennedy himself, a proud Navy officer, when he said that history has taught us that control of the seas means security.
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Rob Wittman
Republican · Virginia

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Wittman cites Kennedy to stress the importance of naval control for national security.

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