On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
The highly cost effective National Guard and Reserve have served the Nation well both in peacetime and war.
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congress.govThe highly cost effective National Guard and Reserve have served the Nation well both in peacetime and war.
Hagel emphasizes the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of the National Guard and Reserve forces.
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It is a measurement. But I don't think it is the measurement. I mean, I was in a war with a lot of body counts every day. We lost everyone.
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