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On the recordFebruary 27, 2012
What functions could be provided for in the Guard and Reserve? So instead of reducing the size of the Guard and Reserve we ought to be expanding the size of the Guard and Reserve and maintaining it so that we don't have to reduce our capability and compromise our national security.
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Mike Coffman
Republican · Colorado

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Coffman advocates for expanding the Guard and Reserve instead of reducing their size for national security.

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