I feel that if we do not pass a defense appropriations bill with the requested fiscal year 2011 funding levels, that we will end up with even further significant shortfalls in 2012 that will negatively affect readiness without truly addressing our country's core fiscal issues.
Bordallo emphasizes the need for defense appropriations to avoid future shortfalls.
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