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On the recordJanuary 23, 2019
I want to do everything we can to make sure we don't slip backwards on the progress that we have started to make in rebuilding and repairing the military.
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Martin Smith
Democratic · Washington

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Smith emphasizes the importance of maintaining military progress and support for service members.

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