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“On 9/11, 2001, the Navy stood at 316 ships. By 2008, after one of the great military buildups in American history, we were at 278 ships and had 49,000 fewer sailors.”

Quote by Ray Mabus

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Ray Mabus, born on October 11, 1948, served as the United States Secretary of the Navy. He has a diverse background in politics and business, having also served as the Governor of Mississippi and held senior positions in various corporations. more

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