Robert Gates: “First, to reaffirm our commitment to take care of the All Volunteer…”

On the recordMarch 17, 2009

First, to reaffirm our commitment to take care of the All Volunteer Force, which in my view represents America's greatest strategic asset.

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Gates highlights the importance of supporting the All Volunteer Force in the budget.

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