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John McCain: We cannot execute the 2014 Quadrennial Defense Review with the budget cuts as a result of the Budget Control Act.

On the recordFebruary 3, 2015
We cannot execute the 2014 Quadrennial Defense Review with the budget cuts as a result of the Budget Control Act.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain highlights the impact of budget cuts on defense strategy.

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