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Donald M. Payne: we should not allow the major engagements which are serious and consequential to allow our military capabilities to take…

On the recordJuly 28, 2009
we should not allow the major engagements which are serious and consequential to allow our military capabilities to take a pass on some of these other issues of consequence morally and for regional stability which is in our interest.
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Donald M. Payne
New Jersey

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Payne emphasizes the importance of military engagement in moral and regional stability issues.

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