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John McCain: This 10 percent buffer, which could temporarily raise troop levels above the maximum of 98,000, can only be authorized…

On the recordFebruary 1, 2010
This 10 percent buffer, which could temporarily raise troop levels above the maximum of 98,000, can only be authorized on a case-by-case basis by you.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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Highlighting restrictions on troop levels in Afghanistan.

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