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On the recordApril 26, 2016
If we go back in sequestration next year, if there is not some relief from sequestration, how much damage will that do to our ability to deal with the threats we just discussed?
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham questions the impact of sequestration on national defense capabilities.

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