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Ken Calvert: I think what they are trying to do is take money out of one pocket and put it in the other pocket.

On the recordFebruary 5, 2020
I think what they are trying to do is take money out of one pocket and put it in the other pocket.
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Ken Calvert
Republican · California

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Commenting on the financial management regarding Afghan helicopter purchases.

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