On the recordMarch 6, 2012
It would be a disaster if sequestration happens, not only in terms of the amount of money that would be taken out of defense, but also in the way it would be taken out.
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congress.govIt would be a disaster if sequestration happens, not only in terms of the amount of money that would be taken out of defense, but also in the way it would be taken out.
Panetta warns about the disastrous effects of sequestration on defense funding.
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