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On the recordMarch 24, 2015
Even if you allow for flexibility, it would seem that readiness is always going to be somewhat at risk in a capped environment.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine warns that budget caps jeopardize military readiness despite flexibility.

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