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On the recordFebruary 7, 2017
If the Marine Corps are authorized to increase its end strength numbers, what steps will you take to ensure that the quality of marines recruited and the training they receive will maintain the Marine Corps standard when you grow the force to meet requirements?
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii

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Hirono asks about maintaining quality in Marine Corps recruitment and training amid growth.

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