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Richard Shelby: “When we field superior capabilities, we give our potential adversaries more reasons to pursue peace, and our military…”

On the recordApril 19, 2016
When we field superior capabilities, we give our potential adversaries more reasons to pursue peace, and our military more options to win any fight.
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama

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Shelby argues that advanced military capabilities promote peace and enhance military options.

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