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On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
General Dempsey, how will you avoid the repeat of the poorly executed drawdown of the 1990s, which slashed recruiting and first-term soldier strength, thus creating gaps that hurt the Army--in order to retain more mid-career personnel?
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain questions the Army's strategy to prevent past recruiting failures.

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