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Roger Wicker: “Senator Cochran's presence and introduction testifies that we are continuing today in a strong tradition of…”

On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
Senator Cochran's presence and introduction testifies that we are continuing today in a strong tradition of bipartisanship of this Congress when it comes to matters of national defense.
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

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Wicker highlights the bipartisan support for national defense.

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