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On the recordFebruary 4, 2004
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Secretary Brownlee, like many of my colleagues, I have heard repeated concerns expressed by the families of our guard members and reservists who are serving in Iraq about the shortages of body armor and fortified HMMWVs.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Addressing concerns about military equipment shortages for troops in Iraq.

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