I would be very surprised, if the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in 1997, reviewing the minimal deterrent level, did not reference that minimal deterrent level to the rest of the conventional forces. This is a conventional Army officer who is the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. My guess is that was a pretty detailed review. In fact, he came to the conclusion at that time that 2,500 is the minimal level that is necessary.
Discussing military strategy and deterrent levels during a floor speech.
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