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Ron Wyden: “I don't take a back seat to anybody in terms of protecting this country when our security is on the line.”

On the recordJanuary 11, 2017
I don't take a back seat to anybody in terms of protecting this country when our security is on the line.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Wyden asserts his commitment to national security amidst the discussion.

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