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Mac Thornberry: finding a way to get to yes, rather than finding excuses on why things can't be done, I think is critical.

On the recordJuly 9, 2014
finding a way to get to yes, rather than finding excuses on why things can't be done, I think is critical.
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Mac Thornberry
Texas

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Thornberry stresses the importance of problem-solving and accountability in defense recruitment.

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