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Evan Bayh: It's like being on a treadmill. We're running faster and faster, but we're staying in place.

On the recordApril 21, 2009
It's like being on a treadmill. We're running faster and faster, but we're staying in place.
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Evan Bayh

Editor's note · Context

Senator Bayh compares military efforts to a treadmill, indicating stagnation despite increased efforts.

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