On the recordJanuary 27, 2014
Changes should not be measured on how much money they save, but instead, the true measure of any change should be whether it improves the way we recruit and/or retain a world-class uniformed force.
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Senator Lee emphasizes that retirement changes should focus on recruitment and retention, not just cost savings.
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