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John Rice Carter: In closing, Mr. Secretary, we must make certain that in meeting the demands of the fiscal austerity, we do not leave any…

On the recordFebruary 25, 2015
In closing, Mr. Secretary, we must make certain that in meeting the demands of the fiscal austerity, we do not leave any question about our will and our ability to defend ourselves and our interests around the world.
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John Rice Carter
Republican · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Carter emphasizes the importance of maintaining defense capabilities despite budget constraints.

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