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On the recordMarch 17, 2009
I am very worried about our domestic industrial base. I am worried about its long-term ability to provide our military forces with what they need to accomplish their national security missions.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Murray expresses concern over the sustainability of the domestic industrial base for military needs.

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