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On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
Secretary Panetta, if you are presented a request for a formal position on a particular spending item of this nature, can I expect a firm and unequivocal position from you stating why you either oppose or support the spending?
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain seeks assurance on Panetta's stance regarding spending items.

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