I am concerned that a rapid reduction in the end strength of the Army and the Marine Corps will degrade the readiness of the combat forces and break faith with an All-Volunteer Force that defeated the insurgency in Iraq, that continues to fight in Afghanistan, and may be called on again to defend this Nation against its enemies.
McCain expresses concerns about the impact of rapid military drawdowns on national security and readiness.
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