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Howard P. McKeon: Believing that we can maintain a solid defense that is driven by budget choices, not strategic ones, is a dangerous path…

On the recordOctober 3, 2011
Believing that we can maintain a solid defense that is driven by budget choices, not strategic ones, is a dangerous path for our national security.
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Howard P. McKeon
California

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McKeon warns against relying solely on budgetary decisions for national defense.

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