The following is the text of an April 10, 2015 speech given by Rep. Randy Forbes (R-Va.) at the D.C. Area Submarine Association’s submarine birthday ball.
Document: Rep. Randy Forbes Speech to D.C. Area Submarine Association
April 13, 2015 12:15 PM

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