On the recordJanuary 27, 2015
The Constitution puts on the Congress the responsibility to provide and maintain, to raise and support military forces that can defend the country.
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congress.govMac Thornberry: “The Constitution puts on the Congress the responsibility to provide and maintain, to raise and support military forces…”
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Thornberry emphasizes Congress's duty to support military forces.
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