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On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
the President's answer to sequestration has been more cuts in defense, at least as part of what he calls a balanced approach.
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Mac Thornberry
Republican · Texas

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Thornberry criticizes the President's approach to defense cuts amid sequestration.

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