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On the recordApril 23, 2013
It's the responsibility of us in Congress and on this subcommittee to do what's necessary to enable the Army to maintain its hard-won combat superiority.
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

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Wicker emphasizes Congress's duty to support Army modernization and combat readiness.

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