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Jim Webb: But, also a national army is a component of a viable national government.

On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
But, also a national army is a component of a viable national government.
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Jim Webb
Democratic · Virginia

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Webb emphasizes the importance of a national army for a functioning government.

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