On the recordJune 5, 2012
As a Nation, we're facing tough choices as we put our fiscal house in order. But I want to be absolutely clear: We cannot and we must not balance the budget on the backs of our veterans.
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congress.govBarack Obama: “As a Nation, we're facing tough choices as we put our fiscal house in order. But I want to be absolutely clear: We…”
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Obama emphasizes the need to protect veterans' benefits during budget cuts.
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