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On the recordFebruary 28, 2017
But we are in a different situation now. And so we have an opportunity to come up with a strategy that is focused on meeting these new challenges, not simply trying to avoid more harm.
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Andrew P. Hunter
Illinois

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Calls for a new strategy to address current military challenges.

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