I know that you are spending a lot of time and attention trying to make sure that we do not send young men and women to war where they are out of harm's way in a conventional and traditional sense, but they return home debilitated and have to be separated from the Service and have ongoing chronic health conditions.
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I appreciate that, Admiral, and I would hope, perhaps, that the committee would send a very clear message to Secretary Gates and the Pentagon that we want that assessment done as quickly as possible.
I think that has been an unfortunate hallmark of this administration's policy toward Iraq from the very beginning.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thanks to you, General Casey, for your years of service, and thanks also to your family because they have served along with you, and we are grateful to all of you.
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