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On the recordFebruary 25, 2015
It makes no sense to me to cut funding for readiness and modernization so Congress can protect outdated weapons systems and excess facilities.
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Betty McCollum
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

McCollum criticizes budget cuts affecting military readiness and modernization in favor of outdated systems.

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