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On the recordMay 2, 2021
The Marine Corps must be the Nation's premier fighting force. We can't become a Marine Corps that only cares about safety.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the need for the Marine Corps to balance safety with operational effectiveness.

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