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On the recordApril 18, 2012
I'm very concerned about the sequestration of the defense budget, which would be a reduction of 8-12 percent beginning next January.
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Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

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Joe Wilson expresses concern over impending defense budget cuts.

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