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On the recordJuly 20, 2010
Preventing terrorists from using our maritime transportation system to smuggle weapons or people into this country is very important to our economic security.
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Jay Rockefeller
Democratic · West Virginia

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Rockefeller stresses the importance of maritime security for national and economic safety.

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