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John Thune: “It aims to grow our Navy fleet to deliver more ships capable…”

Featuring: John Thune, Republican | Senate Majority Leader, South Dakota

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Thune: NDAA Prioritizes Readiness, Deterrence, and Safety

Published | Video Starts at 01:52

And that's why we made a generational investment in our armed forces in the one big, beautiful bill this summer. And the NDAA before us this week builds upon that important work. It aims to grow our Navy fleet to deliver more ships capable of deploying American power anywhere in the world. and help narrow the gap between China's shipbuilding and our own. It supports the construction of the Golden Dome missile defense system to keep our country safe from missile, drone, or other airborne attacks. (01:52–01:59)

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Asserts the NDAA aims to expand the U.S. Navy fleet.

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