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On the recordMarch 5, 2012
With the looming threat of sequestration, we must also understand the consequences of such severe cuts on the effectiveness of your commands.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington

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Smith warns about the impact of budget cuts on military effectiveness.

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