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JOHN M. McHUGH: Honestly, I wish I had better news to share, but today we find our Army at a very dangerous crossroads which, if we as a…

On the recordApril 24, 2013
Honestly, I wish I had better news to share, but today we find our Army at a very dangerous crossroads which, if we as a nation choose the wrong path, may severely damage our force.
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JOHN M. McHUGH
New York

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McHugh warns about the critical state of the Army and potential risks to national security.

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