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Alex Padilla: “All branches of our Armed Forces deserve our enduring support and gratitude for their honorable service to our country…”

On the recordAugust 7, 2026
All branches of our Armed Forces deserve our enduring support and gratitude for their honorable service to our country, including access to high-quality services that improve their efficiency — anything short of that is unacceptable.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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Stressing the need for support for all military branches

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