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Michael G. Mullen: I hope you will reinforce the President's commitment made during the State of the Union Address and recommend a veto of…

On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
I hope you will reinforce the President's commitment made during the State of the Union Address and recommend a veto of any 2012 defense bill that contains earmarks.
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Michael G. Mullen

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Calls for a veto on defense bills with earmarks to ensure fiscal responsibility.

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