On the recordSeptember 19, 2012
In today's economic climate, it is critical that the Department concentrate its limited resources on those threats that pose the greatest threat to the country.
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congress.govIn today's economic climate, it is critical that the Department concentrate its limited resources on those threats that pose the greatest threat to the country.
Emphasizing the need for focused resource allocation in the Department amidst economic challenges.
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