On the recordSeptember 26, 2013
If the government shuts down on Tuesday, military personnel, including those risking their lives overseas for us right now, will not get paid on time.
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transcripts.cnn.com“If the government shuts down on Tuesday, military personnel, including those risking their lives overseas for us right now, will not get paid on time.”
Obama warns about the consequences of a government shutdown on military personnel.
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