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Bill Clinton: In April, I had the privilege of visiting the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, where other soldiers from the 10th…

On the recordJuly 17, 2002
In April, I had the privilege of visiting the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, where other soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division were recuperating from wounds suffered in battle in Afghanistan. I know that all American feel the same pride for these distinguished service men and women as Senator Schumer and myself. It is no coincidence that when the initial troops were called into Afghanistan, soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division were among the first ones in. As one of the most frequently deployed missions in the U.S. Army, these flexible, mobile forces are a powerful weapon.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the service of the 10th Mountain Division soldiers during a visit to Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

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