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On the recordMarch 23, 2021
This isn't a hearing about the readiness of our Armed Forces. It's nothing more, unfortunately, than political theater.
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Jim Langevin
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Langevin criticizes the focus of the hearing as being politically motivated rather than addressing military readiness.

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