Let me say, in recent testimony, Madam Chairman, the Chief of Staff of the United States Army, as well as the Secretary of the Army, testified that they are in need of at least 40,000 additional soldiers for our present missions. I have recommended publicly at least an additional 20,000. I would point out that these are soldiers, as opposed to those who are policemen. Their job is to protect America's interests as soldiers.
Discussing the need for additional soldiers in the U.S. Army during a committee hearing.
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