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John Garamendi: It is very obvious to me that the principal problem here was a lack of attention to this issue.

On the recordApril 3, 2019
It is very obvious to me that the principal problem here was a lack of attention to this issue.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

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Garamendi emphasizes the need for attention to military issues.

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