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On the recordJuly 31, 2012
Our subcommittee has long supported this strategic rebalance and I believe that a forward-based, credible presence is essential to supporting our economic interests.
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Randy Forbes
Virginia

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Forbes advocates for a credible military presence to support economic interests.

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