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On the recordFebruary 25, 2007
Simply stated, our ground forces are stretched thin and equipment is wearing out faster than planned and is not being replaced in a timely manner.
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Carl Levin
Democratic · Michigan

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Senator Carl Levin discusses the strain on U.S. ground forces due to ongoing military commitments.

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