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Bill Taft: “Another feature of the bill which I believe to be a mistake is the proposed increase in the term of enlistment from…”

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Another feature of the bill which I believe to be a mistake is the proposed increase in the term of enlistment from three to five ears I believe it would be better to enlist men for six years, release them at the end of three years from active service, and put them in reserve for the remaining three years.
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Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

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Taft critiques a proposed increase in enlistment terms, suggesting a more flexible approach to military service.

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