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On the recordMarch 26, 2012
Congress has the constitutional responsibility to ensure that our military is fully prepared to defend our country and our vital interests.
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Jim Langevin
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Langevin emphasizes Congress's duty to prepare the military for various security challenges.

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