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Jack Reed: “I sense, and the point you're trying to make, General, as the Active Force gets smaller, the ability to project these…”

On the recordFebruary 26, 2014
I sense, and the point you're trying to make, General, as the Active Force gets smaller, the ability to project these forces immediately becomes more critical; is that correct?
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Reed highlights the increasing importance of readiness as the Active Force diminishes.

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