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Saxby Chambliss: The primary purpose of the Armed Forces is to prepare for and to prevail in combat should the need arise.

On the recordFebruary 1, 2010
The primary purpose of the Armed Forces is to prepare for and to prevail in combat should the need arise.
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Saxby Chambliss
Republican · Georgia

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Chambliss emphasizes the combat readiness of the Armed Forces as a priority.

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