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On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
I hope that this is not seen as an opportunity for those who want to whack the Pentagon budget to do so in a way that will impair our ability to defend ourselves or protect our national security interests.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Cornyn expresses concern about potential budget cuts affecting national security.

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