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On the recordJune 20, 2017
Like each of our military services, I am seriously concerned that the President's budget proposal does not move us any closer to a budget deal, or a solution to sequestration.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Durbin expresses concern over the President's budget and its impact on military funding.

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