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On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
What specific risks would our Nation confront if we reduce the Marine Corps to 175,000 or below?
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Kelly Ayotte
Republican · New Hampshire

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Ayotte inquires about risks associated with reducing Marine Corps personnel.

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