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Tom Rice: We must always ensure that our military's readiness is not compromised by an inability in Washington to properly set…

On the recordMarch 5, 2013
We must always ensure that our military's readiness is not compromised by an inability in Washington to properly set spending priorities.
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Tom Rice
Republican · South Carolina

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Emphasizing the importance of military readiness amidst budget cuts.

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