On the recordJune 21, 2011
Members of this group--that's your group--are concerned that the U.S. defense policy is sacrificing future security for near-term readiness.
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congress.govMembers of this group--that's your group--are concerned that the U.S. defense policy is sacrificing future security for near-term readiness.
Shelby emphasizes the need to balance immediate readiness with future security in defense policy.
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