John Thune said "While the Army remains the best led, trained, and equipped army in the world, it is out of balance." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 8, 2009

While the Army remains the best led, trained, and equipped army in the world, it is out of balance.

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Republican · South Dakota

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Acknowledges the Army's strengths but notes a need for balance.

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