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Adam Smith: “Cuts to our Nation's defense, either by eliminating programs or laying off soldiers, comes with an economic cost.”

On the recordSeptember 7, 2011
Cuts to our Nation's defense, either by eliminating programs or laying off soldiers, comes with an economic cost.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington

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Adam Smith emphasizes the economic consequences of defense budget cuts.

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