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On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
Now, we need to understand that as a Congress here, the Secretary of Defense has just told us, and, since World War II terms, we're on the very low end, at a time when I think the threats to our Nation are growing exponentially.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

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Graham emphasizes the low military budget amidst increasing national security threats.

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