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Michael G. Mullen: Retrenchment brought about by short-sighted cuts could well lead to costlier and more tragic consequences later.

On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
Retrenchment brought about by short-sighted cuts could well lead to costlier and more tragic consequences later.
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Michael G. Mullen

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Warns against budget cuts leading to future conflicts.

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