On the recordMarch 25, 2009
I was a product of the draft before most of these guys were born, and I never believed prior to September 11, seeing the performance that I saw, that we would have the quality that we have.
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congress.govI was a product of the draft before most of these guys were born, and I never believed prior to September 11, seeing the performance that I saw, that we would have the quality that we have.
Burris reflects on his past beliefs about military quality before 9/11.
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