I certainly agree with one thing you said, and that is, the manner in which the United States treats its veterans has a direct impact on whether successive generations will offer themselves to serve proudly in the uniform of our country. I know you are absolutely right about that. There are many, many cases where it is grandfather to father, father to son or daughter, as the case may be, that induces the current generation to proudly come forth and volunteer. That has really been the success of the All Volunteer Force. And what you point out tonight is a very serious situation. And it impacts directly on that argument.
On the recordJune 24, 1998
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Discussing the importance of how veterans are treated and its effect on military recruitment.
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