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Howard P. McKeon: “Too many appear to believe that we can maintain a solid defense that is driven by budget choices, not strategic ones.”

On the recordNovember 1, 2011
Too many appear to believe that we can maintain a solid defense that is driven by budget choices, not strategic ones.
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Howard P. McKeon
California

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McKeon warns against prioritizing budget over strategic defense needs.

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