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On the recordSeptember 9, 2013
But, Mr. Secretary, you understand that they don't understand how it is that you would not have enough money to pay them, but yet you have enough money to take us into a conflict with Syria.
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Mike Turner
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Turner questions funding priorities amidst potential military action in Syria.

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