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Democrats Release Study Highlighting Strain on MilitaryDocument Identifies Critical Dangers to Our Armed ForcesWashington, D.C. – Senator Jack Reed today joined former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, and former Secretary of Defense William Perry in a press conference for the release of the report “The US Military: Under Strain and at Risk.” The report is a damning analysis of the effects of Bush Administration policies on our nation’s military. By failing to adequately plan for post-conflict Iraq, failing to send enough forces to accomplish the mission with an acceptable level of risk, and failing to adequately equip the Americans sent into harm’s way, the Bush Administration has put our ground troops under enormous strain that, if not soon relieved, will have “highly-corrosive and potentially long-term effects on the force.” The report lays out five recommended courses of action to prepare for future military needs: 1. Fully fund the post-Iraq recovery and transformation of our ground forces. 2. Adapt the National Guard and Reserves for the future. 3. Increase the deployable Army forces by at least 30,000 personnel. 4. Rebalance 5. Increase support for recruiting and retention efforts. “For months, Congressman John Murtha and others have warned about the impact of the war in “Our men and women in uniform have performed superbly the missions we have asked them to do,” said Senate The Leaders’ National Security Advisory Group, commissioned by Senate |
“ Democrats are united in presenting a New Direction for America, one that will make our nation as strong as its people, one that brings opportunity, security, and prosperity to all Americans. ” Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi |
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