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Mitch McConnell: Transition obviously means change, but in this case, it also meant continuity in providing for the common defense.

On the recordMarch 17, 2009
Transition obviously means change, but in this case, it also meant continuity in providing for the common defense.
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Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of continuity in defense during administrative transitions.

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