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On the recordMarch 4, 2013
At what point are we going to get to that tipping point where it is going to have an impact on our ability to respond?
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Shaheen seeks clarity on when military readiness will be affected by budget cuts.

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