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Chris Van Hollen: It hasn't forced us to make the hard trades. It hasn't forced us to prioritize.

On the recordFebruary 28, 2012
It hasn't forced us to make the hard trades. It hasn't forced us to prioritize.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Discusses the need for prioritization in defense spending.

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