08/18/2013
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"What specific risks would our Nation confront if we reduce the Marine Corps to 175,000 or below?"
"Will the Afghans need U.S. close air support assistance in 2015 and beyond?"
"Is there a point at which the number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan gets so small that our forces might not be able to fully protect themselves and our diplomatic personnel?"
"Do you agree with that assessment?"