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On the recordMarch 17, 2015
I have been arguing for a peace-through-strength approach that really puts reliance on agility, strategic maneuver, and particularly the restoration of the global response force capability.
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Ash Carter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Carter advocates for a military strategy focused on readiness and global response.

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