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On the recordApril 16, 2013
Sometimes even the schizophrenia combines, so when active, major military figures say that the deficit is the number one security challenge, which we have had that testimony before us, it is challenging to know how to negotiate these icebergs and be pro-military, pro-armed services, and yet try to deal responsibly with a budget.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine discusses the difficulty of balancing military needs with budget constraints.

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