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Rep. Duncan Hunter

Rep. Duncan Hunter
Rep. Duncan Hunter is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California’s 52nd District and a member of the House Armed Services Committee. He deployed twice to Iraq and once to Afghanistan and is a major in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.
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Why is Obama Letting China Beat the US at Global Drone Sales?

Blocking Jordan’s purchase of Reaper UAVs is just one example of unwise reticence to sell more arms abroad.

  • Rep. Duncan Hunter
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No More Russian Engines on American Rockets

From Russian rocket engines to Chinese rare earths, it’s time the Defense Department stop promoting foreign dependence as industry policy. By Rep. Duncan Hunter

  • Rep. Duncan Hunter
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It's Time for Better Options for Rescuing US Hostages

The murders of James Foley and Steven Sotloff make it clear the U.S. needs alternative ways to save its own from terrorist hostage takers. By Rep. Duncan Hunter

  • Rep. Duncan Hunter
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Eliminating Double Standards in the Marine Corps

Gen. Amos was right to change the policy prohibiting women from taking the Infantry Officer Course twice. By Rep. Duncan Hunter

  • Rep. Duncan Hunter
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It’s Time to Award More Medals of Honor for Iraq Vets

No more excuses. No more sidestepping. Secretary Hagel should start naming living Medal of Honor recipients from the Iraq war. By Rep. Duncan Hunter

  • Rep. Duncan Hunter
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Congress Must Be Willing to Do More With Less Defense Spending

Those who think America spends too much for national defense are as mistaken as those who think that larger defense budget numbers translate into strong security. By Rep. Duncan Hunter

  • Rep. Duncan Hunter