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John McCain: “The Army has operated at a demanding pace for the last 8 years and . . . the strain has placed the Army out of balance.”

On the recordFebruary 1, 2010
The Army has operated at a demanding pace for the last 8 years and . . . the strain has placed the Army out of balance.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain highlights the operational strain on the Army over the past eight years.

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