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On the recordFebruary 14, 2012
I have been very positive about your service, because I know sincerely you believe this. But we have got to get the message out. Just the word 'sequestration' puts people to sleep. So please be the Paul Revere I know.
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Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Wilson encourages Panetta to effectively communicate the dangers of sequestration.

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