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James Lankford: “When you are moving munitions, that forklift operator is pretty essential and fairly important in the process.”

On the recordFebruary 8, 2017
When you are moving munitions, that forklift operator is pretty essential and fairly important in the process.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of quick hiring for critical roles in military operations.

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