04/08/2014
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"The President must understand that the world has always had and will always have a leader."
"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."
"The President's budget asks the men and women in uniform, who have given so much already, to give that much more so that the President might fund more domestic programs."
"The Afghan National Security Force budget request has been cut by 50% and has been justified by a reduction in the need for front-loaded costs, such as equipment and facilities."