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Adam Smith: “I would like to suggest the Army do an Army wide cost benefit analysis and take a hard look at this”

On the recordFebruary 29, 2012
I would like to suggest the Army do an Army wide cost benefit analysis and take a hard look at this
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Smith emphasizes the need for a thorough cost-benefit analysis regarding a potential move.

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