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"We must never forget why we have, and why we need our military. Our armed forces exist solely to ensure our nation is safe, so that each and every one of us can sleep soundly at night, knowing we have 'guardians at the gate.'"

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About Allen West

Allen West is an American politician and retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida.

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