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Marcy Kaptur: I would hope that in additional documents you can submit to the committee, you can address how the Department views that…

On the recordFebruary 7, 2012
I would hope that in additional documents you can submit to the committee, you can address how the Department views that strategic issue and what you are doing to meet it and to help us restore energy independence as a country.
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Marcy Kaptur
Democratic · Ohio

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Kaptur emphasizes the importance of energy independence in defense strategy.

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