07/15/2014
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"Large, immediate cuts to the defense budget would have substantially negative impacts to the ability of the U.S. military."
"Cuts to our Nation's defense, either by eliminating programs or laying off soldiers, comes with an economic cost."
"The U.S. military is the modern era's greatest champion of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
"I do just want to conclude by making a special thank you to the Special Operations Command, and the Navy SEAL team in particular."