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On the recordJanuary 23, 2007
Give me your assurance that you will not jettison the proposal to increase Army end strength in pursuit of funds to pay for other pressing needs.
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Elizabeth Dole
Republican · North Carolina

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Senator Dole emphasizes the need to increase Army end strength.

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