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“Based on information from the Pentagon and estimates by analysts such as former Reagan Pentagon official Lawrence Korb, the costs of restoring destroyed and damaged Army and Marine Corps equipment is now estimated to be close to $30 billion, and it will grow by an additional $14 billion for every additional year we stay in Iraq. Even if these funds were available tomorrow, it would take years to restore the forces to the state they were in at the outset of the conflict.”

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Daniel Benjamin

Daniel Benjamin, born in 1961, is an accomplished journalist. His career spans various fields, including political, economic, and social reporting. Benjamin is known for his in-depth investigations and sharp insights, with his reports often revealing significant events and trends. more

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