06/30/2010
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"At a time of increasing inter-party rancor on the Hill, we forged a bipartisan, bicameral consensus on the need to better support the efforts of the Guard and, in turn, the Reserves."
"It has been a great privilege to assist you in your work as a tireless champion for Vermont and the men and women of the National Guard."
"At the same time, the Guard and Reserve support for homeland duties was at an all time high."
"The 95-member U.S. Senate National Guard Caucus, which I co-chair along with Senator Kit Bond of Missouri, played an integral role in that review and implementation of new policies."