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Rob Wittman: “Gentlemen, damn the torpedoes; full speed ahead.”

On the recordMarch 5, 2018
Gentlemen, damn the torpedoes; full speed ahead.
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Rob Wittman
Republican · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Wittman emphasizes the need for decisive action in naval strategy.

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