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Chris Van Hollen: Our national debt is our biggest national security threat.

On the recordFebruary 28, 2012
Our national debt is our biggest national security threat.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Cites Admiral Mullen's warning about national debt impacting security.

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