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On the recordFebruary 27, 2012
I have consistently said that we can rationally evaluate our national security strategy, our defense expenditures, and the current set of missions we ask the military to undertake and come up with a strategy that enhances national security by spending taxpayer dollars more wisely and effectively.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington

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Advocates for a rational evaluation of defense spending to enhance national security.

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