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On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
Secretary Panetta, did you have an opportunity to advocate to the OMB or the President for a smaller reduction than $487 billion in cuts over 10 years?
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain questioned Panetta about advocating for smaller defense cuts.

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