08/01/2013
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"there are national security implications for not doing the expansion and withdrawal that I think would be very detrimental."
"Many factors contribute to military readiness, but it seems to me that it really comes down to the basics."
"The House and Senate both passed significant bipartisan legislation in their defense bills this year and I look forward to enacting meaningful reform."
"I have also been deeply troubled by the lack of oversight of this program and our military families deserve better."