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On the recordMay 19, 2003
The participation rates are at 80,000. They are basing the current numbers on the 2002, 80,000 reservists mobilized. They are telling us that is not a true number; that, in reality, if this second option were offered, they would go from 80,000 to almost 350,000, and that has to be included.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

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Discussing reservist mobilization rates and potential increases in participation.

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