Lindsey Graham: “I want to be generous and fair to all those who serve, but there's a…”

On the recordMarch 9, 2010

I want to be generous and fair to all those who serve, but there's a cost-containment problem within DOD's budget.

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Graham emphasizes the need for budget efficiency before increasing TRICARE premiums.

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Lindsey Graham: “I want to be generous and fair to all those who serve, but there's a cost-containment problem within DOD's budget.”