02/09/2025
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"I am excited to advocate today about maintaining a strategic edge in reinforcing our national defense needs within the Defense appropriations budget."
"We are a poor State and I know there are many needs in your own districts, as well."
"I appreciate the opportunity to come before you today to consider funding priorities for the fiscal year 2018."
"I appreciate you giving me the opportunity today to provide input for the fiscal year 2018 defense appropriations."