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Mark Warner: “The Armed Forces have a legitimate role to play in responding to serious emergencies. That role benefits from clear…”

On the recordSeptember 29, 2006
The Armed Forces have a legitimate role to play in responding to serious emergencies. That role benefits from clear definition. Bringing this statute to date and removing its ambiguities will help the Nation respond better to the next crisis.
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

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Discussing the role of the Armed Forces in responding to emergencies.

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