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On the recordFebruary 16, 2012
I disagree with that. And let me give you another area that I would like you to look at. And that is slowing our promotion system down.
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Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Wilson argues against slowing pay increases and suggests slowing the promotion system for better military professionalism.

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