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John McCain: Sequestration, however, would clearly pose unacceptable risk by significantly reducing U.S. military readiness…

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
Sequestration, however, would clearly pose unacceptable risk by significantly reducing U.S. military readiness, investment, and force structure, hollowing the force and degrading U.S. military power.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain emphasizes the detrimental effects of sequestration on military power.

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