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Mazie Hirono: I think it is abundantly clear that we need to avoid sequestration because the harm to our military, as well as on the…

On the recordFebruary 11, 2013
I think it is abundantly clear that we need to avoid sequestration because the harm to our military, as well as on the civilian side, and the non-military spending will be quite devastating.
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii

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Hirono emphasizes the need to avoid sequestration due to its harmful effects on military and civilian spending.

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