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Statement of Governor Kaine on Department of Defense Decision to Postpone Action on, Review Proposal to Homeport a Nuclear Aircraft Carrier in Mayport, FL

Statement

By: Tim Kaine
By: Tim Kaine
Date: April 8, 2009
Location: Richmond, VA
Issues: Defense


Statement of Governor Kaine on Department of Defense Decision to Postpone Action on, Review Proposal to Homeport a Nuclear Aircraft Carrier in Mayport, FL

Governor Timothy M. Kaine released the following statement today on the Defense Department's decision to postpone action on the Navy's Record of Decision regarding homeporting a nuclear aircraft carrier in Mayport, FL:

"Today's decision by the Department of Defense to postpone acting on the Navy's Record of Decision to homeport a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in Mayport, Florida -- pending a review -- offers some room for optimism among Virginians. Along with other elected and community leaders across the Commonwealth, I remain committed to maintaining Hampton Roads as the East Coast home base for nuclear-powered aircraft carriers."


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