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On the recordFebruary 13, 2013
The sequester will impact long-term readiness, as well as future defense research, in favor of a reckless plan to reduce the budget.
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Ash Carter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Carter warns that budget cuts threaten military readiness and defense research.

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