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Senate Committee Considers Esper’s Nomination as Defense Secretary, Part 2

  • Defense.gov
  • July 16, 2019 | 42:23

Army Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper testifies at a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee as the committee considers his nomination to serve as secretary of defense, July 16, 2019.