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On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
We all know sequestration was never intended to be implemented, so we should be focused on replacing it, not trying to make an unworkable policy just a bit less bad.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine criticizes sequestration and advocates for its replacement rather than minor adjustments.

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