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On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
If we don't restore fiscal sanity to Washington and reduce our national debt, one of the concerns that I have is that the rising debt payments will begin to significantly crowd out the finances we have to be able to protect our Nation and its interests and, obviously, to fill our commitment to our Active Duty troops and to our veterans, who have sacrificed so much for us.
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Kelly Ayotte
Republican · New Hampshire

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Ayotte emphasizes the need to reduce national debt to protect national security and support troops.

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