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