“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
We want to pick our people. We don't want people forced to serve us.
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Ash Carter
Democratic · Pennsylvania
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Editor's note · Context

Carter emphasizes the preference for an All-Volunteer Force over a draft.

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