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John Yarmuth: I would respectfully disagree. There have been over 50 consecutive National Defense Authorization Acts signed into law.

On the recordMarch 26, 2019
I would respectfully disagree. There have been over 50 consecutive National Defense Authorization Acts signed into law.
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John Yarmuth
Democratic · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Yarmuth defends congressional oversight of the Department of Defense against claims of inadequacy.

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