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Jim Webb: The opening up of infantry schools, et cetera, is pursuant to a request by the Secretary of Defense.

On the recordMarch 27, 2012
The opening up of infantry schools, et cetera, is pursuant to a request by the Secretary of Defense.
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Jim Webb
Democratic · Virginia

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Senator Webb clarifies the process regarding infantry school openings based on the Secretary of Defense's request.

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