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On the recordFebruary 15, 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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Martin Smith
Democratic · Washington

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Smith advocates for a rational evaluation of national security and defense spending.

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