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Pat Ryan: The first duty of government is to keep us safe. And to keep us safe, our strategy should drive our budget.

On the recordJune 11, 2013
The first duty of government is to keep us safe. And to keep us safe, our strategy should drive our budget.
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Pat Ryan
Democratic · New York

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Ryan emphasizes the government's primary responsibility for national security and budget alignment.

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