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On the recordJuly 20, 2026
The military, whether you support the military-industrial complex or not, it has always been merit-based. The people who are the best of the best rise to the top.
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Becca Balint
Democratic · Vermont
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huffpost.com

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Discussing the military's merit-based system.

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