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Carl Levin: “I think it is our highest duty to state what we believe will contribute to the security of the United States. And if we…”

On the recordDecember 11, 2005
I think it is our highest duty to state what we believe will contribute to the security of the United States. And if we think the president's proposals and his approach does not contribute to our security, I believe it is our responsibility to speak out.
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Carl Levin
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Levin emphasizes the responsibility of Democrats to voice their concerns regarding the president's security proposals.

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