We cannot continue to spend what we do not have. We must closely scrutinize every Federal agency--including the Department of Defense (DOD)--to identify and eliminate wasteful or duplicative programs.
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Ayotte emphasizes the need for fiscal responsibility and scrutiny of federal spending.
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