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Anthony Weiner: I think what you have just described is a military stretched thin, my friend. I think when you have people in the…

On the recordFebruary 13, 2007
I think what you have just described is a military stretched thin, my friend. I think when you have people in the Reserves doing three tours, that are being taken away from their communities, I think that is a military stretched thin.
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Anthony Weiner
New York

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Discussing the strain on military resources and personnel during a debate.

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