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No, I don't. I think the military would prefer to have the 4th of July be a day for the American people to enjoy themselves and their families and enjoy the fireworks and enjoy the music. We've never turned the 4th of July into a military event, and we shouldn't do it now. I think there's a consensus among military leaders that that's the wrong -- the wrong thing to do. We are strong.

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Panetta disagrees with the idea of turning the 4th of July into a military event, emphasizing the importance of the day for family and enjoyment.

07/01/2019

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