Ash Carter: “But--and I want to be clear about this--under sequestration, which is…”

On the recordFebruary 25, 2015

But--and I want to be clear about this--under sequestration, which is set to return in 211 days, our Nation will be less secure.

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Carter emphasizes the security risks posed by returning sequestration.

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Ash Carter: “But--and I want to be clear about this--under sequestration, which is set to return in 211 days, our Nation will be less…”