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Patrick Leahy: “I hope there will be an understanding that sometimes these cuts are pennywise and pound foolish.”

On the recordApril 1, 2014
I hope there will be an understanding that sometimes these cuts are pennywise and pound foolish.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy expresses concern about cuts to the Guard and Reserves.

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