Military Downsizing
William J. Perry, Deputy Secretary of Defense, spoke on the steps being taken by the Department of Defense to reduce its manpower and budget… read more
William J. Perry, Deputy Secretary of Defense, spoke on the steps being taken by the Department of Defense to reduce its manpower and budget in line with the new realignment of the U.S. military following the end of the Cold War. He spoke on how the reductions would affect U.S. military readiness for possible threats in the future. He responded to questions from members of the audience following their prepared remarks. close
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