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On the recordFebruary 1, 2010
Any action by Congress to reduce the budget request for Defense to fund programs not requested by the administration increases the risk for current and future warfighters.
Said by
Evan Bayh
Democratic · Indiana

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Bayh emphasizes the risks of congressional budget cuts on military readiness.

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