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“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
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On the recordMay 16, 2023
I remain concerned that supply chain issues, lack of dedicated funding streams, and inadequate budgets continue to plague the defense industrial base.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida
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Editor's note · Context

Expressing concerns about U.S. military preparedness against China.

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