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John Garamendi: “Ladies and gentlemen, I call to order this hearing of the Readiness Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee.”

On the recordJune 8, 2021
Ladies and gentlemen, I call to order this hearing of the Readiness Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Garamendi opens the hearing on military readiness.

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