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On the recordFebruary 3, 2009
I want to thank our acquisition folks for being here today. I think that the purpose of this is not just to educate a couple of Congressmen, but to let the moms and dads and loved ones of the people in uniform know what the military is doing and what this Congress is doing to minimize American casualties as we pursue the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Gene Taylor
Mississippi

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Gene Taylor emphasizes the importance of informing families about military efforts to reduce casualties.

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