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Lloyd Austin: “We will make sure that we maintain what is necessary to defend this country and protect our interests.”

On the recordOctober 31, 2023
We will make sure that we maintain what is necessary to defend this country and protect our interests.
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Lloyd Austin
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Assuring that U.S. defense capabilities will be prioritized.

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