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Roger Wicker: “I see a growing readiness and acquisition bow wave that will degrade the combat capabilities of our Services, negatively…”

On the recordApril 23, 2013
I see a growing readiness and acquisition bow wave that will degrade the combat capabilities of our Services, negatively impacting our national security.
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

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Wicker warns about the negative impact of sequestration on military readiness and national security.

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