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Mark Warner: “Last night the Senator hosted, with Senator Lieberman, a meeting with the Deputy Secretary and the Secretary of the…”

On the recordJune 19, 2002
Last night the Senator hosted, with Senator Lieberman, a meeting with the Deputy Secretary and the Secretary of the Army, and I was present. I thought the very clear explanation you made of the different challenges of 2002, how they differ from 2003, was important. I think that would be vital for colleagues to understand--particularly in the context of your concern, which I share, about the million and a half a day being expended while the Congress works its way through this bill.
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

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Discussing military funding and challenges during a Senate meeting.

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