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Can Congress Revive Shipbuilding and Maritime Strategy?

July 19, 2024
Can Congress Revive Shipbuilding and Maritime Strategy?
Can Congress Revive Shipbuilding and Maritime Strategy?

Can Congress Revive Shipbuilding and Maritime Strategy?

Sen. Mark Kelly, Rep. Michael G. Waltz, and Ryan Evans
July 19, 2024

A sailor from a landlocked state and a soldier from a state with the country’s second longest coastline are trying to accomplish something transformative for American seapower. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL) are leading an important bi-partisan and bi-cameral effort to revitalize American shipbuilding and maritime strategy. They were kind enough join Ryan for a substantive and wide-ranging conversation.

Read their report on national maritime strategy.

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