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John McCain: “I think that it is the unanimous opinion of every military leader that I have met that continued sequestration on the…”

On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
I think that it is the unanimous opinion of every military leader that I have met that continued sequestration on the path we're on could have devastating effects on our ability to defend this Nation.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain warns of severe consequences from ongoing sequestration for national defense.

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