Before becoming Secretary of Defense, what was Laird's political experience?
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Prior to his appointment as Secretary of Defense, Melvin Laird had an extensive political background, having served as a member of the United States House of Representatives for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District for over ten years. Throughout his congressional tenure, Laird gained valuable experience in national security and foreign policy matters as a member of the House Armed Services Committee and its Subcommittee on Military Appropriations.
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