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We talk about our military being degraded over time, and yet we've had folks who've been a part of Congress who have participated in sequester who participated in the degrading of this military over time.

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Chris Christie
Age: 62
Born: 1962
Born: September 6
Governor Of New Jersey
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Christopher James Christie
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