02/06/2012
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"I start from the presumption that lifetime healthcare for career military personnel is part of a moral contract between our government and those who step forward to serve."
"recruiting and retention bonuses are absolutely vital right now, especially for filling some of our stressed career areas"
"Of all the regions in the world except Europe, the East Asia region has the lowest budget for foreign assistance."
"This aid plays a critical role in our diplomacy, and nowhere is this more important than in East and Southeast Asia."