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On the recordFebruary 10, 2014
Substantial. I can't quantify that, but every year we cut resources and we have less capacity and less capability, we are by definition assuming more risk.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

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Graham highlights the risks associated with budget cuts to defense resources.

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