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“Since far fewer people are recruited to serve in a voluntary military, the connection between America and its military is increasingly tenuous and less personal.”

Quote by John M. McHugh

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John M. McHugh was a former United States Representative, born on September 29, 1948, and passed away in 2010. He held several significant positions during his political career and represented multiple states in the United States Congress. more

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