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Robert C. Byrd: Let me just make it clear for the record--my earlier question regarding limiting deployments was specifically applied to…

On the recordSeptember 22, 2003
Let me just make it clear for the record--my earlier question regarding limiting deployments was specifically applied to the National Guard and Reserve forces. I did not suggest ending deployments of all--underline 'all'--American troops.
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Robert C. Byrd
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congress.gov
Sep 22, 2003

Editor's note · Context

Clarifying his stance on military deployments regarding National Guard and Reserve forces.

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