03/04/2013
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"Over the last decade, our Nation has depended upon the courageous service and sacrifice of our military members and their families for its security."
"I believe that under sequestration, we will have to assume so much risk that it is immoral."
"I do not believe we have enough end strength now if we go to sequestration in order to meet our national security needs."
"The smooth transition of power is critical to the democratic, peaceful, and secure future of Afghanistan."