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Adam Smith: “I start by agreeing with you on two critical points: Number one, the need to get a Defense Appropriations bill this year…”

On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
I start by agreeing with you on two critical points: Number one, the need to get a Defense Appropriations bill this year and not rely on a CR.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington

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Smith agrees on the necessity of passing a Defense Appropriations bill without relying on a continuing resolution.

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