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On the recordFebruary 14, 2012
This is a cynical gimmick that once more ensures our military, and only our military, is held responsible for what little deficit reduction this budget represents.
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Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Wilson accuses the budget of unfairly targeting military spending for deficit reduction.

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