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On the recordFebruary 13, 2003
I think these proposals, taken together or separately, would undermine the ability of the uniformed military to provide independent military advice to the civilian leadership, to the executive branch, and to Congress.
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Carl Levin
Democratic · Michigan

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Discussing proposals that could affect military independence.

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