Robert Gates: “If the supplemental is not enacted by the July 4th congressional…”

On the recordJune 15, 2010

If the supplemental is not enacted by the July 4th congressional recess, we will have to begin planning to curtail defense operations.

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Gates warns of potential disruptions to defense operations if funding is delayed.

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