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On the recordApril 4, 2016
But instead of strengthening our forces against these threats, we have seen sustained cuts to our military's force structure, modernization, and readiness.
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Tom Cotton
Republican · Arkansas

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Tom Cotton highlights military budget cuts amid global threats.

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