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On the recordApril 12, 2011
despite ongoing combat operations and concern about dwell time, it appears that budgetary pressures are going to force reductions in the number of Active Duty military personnel
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain discusses budget cuts affecting military personnel during ongoing operations.

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