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On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
Extended deployments and the high operational tempo have put a substantial strain on our All-Volunteer Army.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Cornyn addresses the negative impacts of prolonged deployments on Army personnel.

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