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On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
We're entering a period where DOD, and I think the people at this table understand it--other people in DOD have to realize that these budgets are going to get a lot tighter, these programs are going to have to be justified.
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Jim Webb
Democratic · Virginia

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Senator Webb emphasizes the need for budget justification in defense spending.

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