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On the recordJuly 25, 2012
I wholeheartedly believe the former Chairman of the Joint Chief, Admiral Mullen, when he said the greatest single threat to our country is not the threat of terrorism but the threat of our debt and deficit.
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Warner emphasizes the importance of addressing national debt over terrorism.

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