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Ted Stevens: “Mr. Secretary, I am informed that there are plans to reduce the end strength of the Navy by 7,900 sailors, and another…”

On the recordMarch 1, 2004
Mr. Secretary, I am informed that there are plans to reduce the end strength of the Navy by 7,900 sailors, and another 8,700 sailors over the next 4 years.
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Ted Stevens
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congress.gov
Mar 1, 2004

Editor's note · Context

Discussing proposed reductions in Navy personnel.

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