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On the recordNovember 29, 2017
Well, I think based on General Spoehr's comments about the readiness issue, recruiting issue, operational issue, I think we need a bigger force.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Reed advocates for a larger military force based on readiness and operational needs.

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