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On the recordJuly 11, 2018
I believe that the entity that is best capable of determining what is in our national security interest is the Department of Defense.
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Rob Portman
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Portman emphasizes the role of the Department of Defense in national security decisions.

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