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On the recordMarch 1, 2011
I am a little less optimistic about the ultimate outcome and I think the members of this committee in particular should bear close scrutiny on that process.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington

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Smith expresses concern about the defense appropriations bill process.

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