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On the recordMay 7, 2013
The fact that the Financial Services Committee is sort of one of the places where this resides and has the responsibility for this reauthorization is really testimony to how strongly our defense capabilities depend on our Nation's economic strength.
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Bill Huizenga
Republican · Michigan

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Bill Huizenga emphasizes the link between economic strength and defense capabilities during the hearing.

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