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On the recordJune 27, 2016
Without proper and predictable funding, no amount of reform or clever reorganization will provide America with a military capable of accomplishing the missions it's assigned to.
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Robert Gates
Republican · Texas

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Gates emphasizes the need for consistent funding for military effectiveness.

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