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Robert Byrd: We have learned as a Nation that we must maintain a constant, capable, and vigilant posture to protect ourselves against…

On the recordFebruary 23, 2010
We have learned as a Nation that we must maintain a constant, capable, and vigilant posture to protect ourselves against new threats and evolving hazards.
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Robert Byrd

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Byrd highlights the need for vigilance against evolving threats.

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