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On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
I think it's absolutely critical. I understand that we're drawing down our troops in Afghanistan and Iraq, but I'm very concerned about the strain and pressure of repeated deployments.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Collins expresses concern over troop reductions impacting military readiness and mental health.

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