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On the recordFebruary 3, 2015
Unless Washington wakes up to the damage being done to our military right now by drastic reductions in defense spending, the Army will be forced to carry out its mission with fewer dollars, fewer soldiers, and aging equipment.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain emphasizes the negative impact of defense spending cuts on military readiness.

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