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On the recordFebruary 23, 2014
the only way to implement sequestration is to sharply reduce spending on readiness and modernization, which would almost certainly result in a hollow force . . . the resulting force would be too small to fully execute the President's defense strategy.
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Chuck Hagel
Republican · Nebraska

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Hagel warns that sequestration will weaken military readiness and capability.

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