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John McCain: “17,000 additional forces are at best two-thirds of what his requirement would be.”

On the recordFebruary 25, 2009
17,000 additional forces are at best two-thirds of what his requirement would be.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

Senator McCain emphasizes the inadequacy of proposed troop levels for military needs.

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