Political Quotes

On the recordApril 1, 2019
I know firsthand that service members like my dad have the highest degree of readiness when they know their family's basic needs are being met.
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Deb Haaland
Democratic · New Mexico

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Haaland emphasizes the importance of family needs for military readiness.

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