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J. Exon: “In fact, it would be extraordinary if he did not retire in the fourth grade. In the last 5 years, there have been 206…”

On the recordApril 19, 1994
In fact, it would be extraordinary if he did not retire in the fourth grade. In the last 5 years, there have been 206 individuals in the third or fourth star grades of admirals and generals to retire; 200 of the 206-- all but 6--retired on their highest grade, basically along the specific items that were cited earlier by the Senator from Georgia. It seems to me that these figures show that it is normal and customary for three and four grade generals and admirals to retire at the higher grade. But it is not automatic, which shows that we do take a look at these things. Both the President and the Senate review these retirements in great detail.
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J. Exon
Democratic · Nebraska
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Discussing the retirement status of admirals and generals during Senate floor debate.

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