Make no mistake, our military readiness is already suffering, ... According to a recent RAND study, the Army has been stretched so thin that active-duty soldiers are now spending one of every two years abroad, leaving little of the Army left in any appropriate condition to respond to crises that may emerge elsewhere in the world. In an era in which we confront a globally networked enemy, and at a time when nuclear weapons proliferation is an urgent threat, continuing on our present course is irresponsible at best.
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Now you are talking about an extremely rushed process for chief justice and I'm not at all sure that can be done within that time period. I will not take steps to purposely delay it. I would like to see him on the court by that time.
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