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On the recordFebruary 28, 2012
I want our defense spending to go to the men and women on the ground, not a person pushing paper at the Pentagon.
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Todd Rokita
Republican · Indiana

Editor's note · Context

Rokita emphasizes prioritizing defense spending for active combat troops over civilian support staff.

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