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On the recordSeptember 14, 2016
I realize I am a bit over my time, but I think it would be important for us to hear.
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Wicker stresses the importance of discussing sequestration's impact on defense planning.

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