And I can not press too strongly on the earliest attention of the Legislature the importance of the reorganization of the staff establishment with a view to render more distinct and definite the relations and responsibilities of its several departments.
Editor's note · Context
Madison stresses the importance of reorganizing the military staff to clarify roles and responsibilities.
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