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Tom Cotton: We cannot afford to assume that the enemy will resemble threats of recent wars.

On the recordMarch 7, 2016
We cannot afford to assume that the enemy will resemble threats of recent wars.
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Tom Cotton
Republican · Arkansas

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the need for preparedness against diverse future threats.

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