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On the recordMarch 10, 2015
Our soldiers should expect that, when they go up against an adversary, that adversary faces an unfair fight whenever they come up against the United States of America. We are putting that at risk.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine emphasizes the need for U.S. military readiness against adversaries.

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