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By Kaufmann, William W.
Publication: Brookings Review
Date: Thursday, September 22 1994

Many sectors have questioned the effectiveness of US military forces to successfully meet pre-set strategic goals in regional conflicts. Some experts expressed concern that the Clinton administration's 'Bottom-Up Review' for the military will not be able to acquire sufficient funding. Moreover, they noted that realistic measurements of military effectiveness cannot be achieved because there is no accurate way to determine it.

Recent fears expressed by Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and others about dramatic declines in the readiness of U.S. military forces echo concerns voiced widely

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