On the recordSeptember 21, 2011
I want to caution strongly against further cuts to defense as we go through that, particularly with the mechanism that's been built into the agreement called sequester.
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congress.govI want to caution strongly against further cuts to defense as we go through that, particularly with the mechanism that's been built into the agreement called sequester.
Panetta warns against defense cuts due to sequester, fearing damage to military capabilities.
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