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On the recordMay 20, 2015
The longer-term impact of sequestration would damage our national security, ultimately resulting in a military that is too small and insufficiently equipped.
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Ash Carter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Sequestration could weaken U.S. military capabilities and national security.

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