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Michael G. Mullen: the greatest threat to our national security is our debt

On the recordSeptember 21, 2011
the greatest threat to our national security is our debt
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Michael G. Mullen

Editor's note · Context

Mullen emphasizes the seriousness of national debt as a security threat.

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