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On the recordMay 21, 2013
It is in the best interest of our Army, the Department of Defense, and our national security to avert further cuts through sequestration.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin emphasizes the need to prevent further cuts to maintain national security.

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