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On the recordFebruary 4, 2004
If we are relying on the National Guard and Reserve so much in the force protection over there, what do we do to keep ourselves protected here?
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Bill Nelson
Democratic · Florida

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Senator Nelson questions the reliance on National Guard for homeland security.

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