Dick Durbin: “It is in the best interest of our Army, the Department of Defense, and…”

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

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