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Norquist Remarks

Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist records remarks for the virtual AMSUS Conference, Military Health System Plenary, at the Pentagon, Dec. 1, 2020. Norquist will serve as acting defense secretary until President Joe Biden's nominee is confirmed.

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