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On the recordApril 11, 2013
I don't think the whole Congress is, and I am convinced that the Nation really doesn't understand the severity of the cuts that we have been imposing.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington

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Smith expresses concern over Congress's awareness of defense budget cuts.

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