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Carol Miller: “The first and foremost responsibility of the Federal Government, and that is to provide for the common defense.”

On the recordSeptember 12, 2011
The first and foremost responsibility of the Federal Government, and that is to provide for the common defense.
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Carol Miller
Republican · Wyoming

Editor's note · Context

Miller emphasizes the government's duty to ensure national security.

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