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I spent 23 years in the military. I think I'm in a good position to make those judgments on what is necessary in the military and what is not necessary, without buying a lot of things that would not really add to our security.
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"I spent 23 years in the military. I think I'm in a good position to make those judgments on what is necessary in the military and what is not necessary, without buying a lot of things that would not really add to our security."
— John Glenn

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I spent 23 years in the military. I think I'm in a good position to make those judgments on what is necessary in the military and what is not necessary, without buying a lot of things that would not really add to our security. — John Glenn

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John Glenn was a Astronaut from United States (1921–2016).

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Who said "I spent 23 years in the military. I think I'm in a good position to make those…"?
This quote is attributed to John Glenn, a Astronaut from United States.
When did John Glenn live?
John Glenn lived from 1921 – 2016.