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Martin Dempsey: We are at risk of strategy and solvency if sequestration is implemented as currently presented by law.

On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
We are at risk of strategy and solvency if sequestration is implemented as currently presented by law.
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Martin Dempsey

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Dempsey warns about the dangers of sequestration affecting military readiness.

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