… mission after mission with no exit strategy, no end to end sight, and with little articulation for the American people or for the war fighters about what we were doing. When we extend the deployment of an aircraft carrier, that has real impact on people's lives and we're aware of it. They miss their families, of course. They miss their loved ones and their home life. They accept that sacrifice. And that's the job that you've taken on. (15:27–15:34)
CLAIM
Asserts that extending aircraft carrier deployments significantly impacts service members' lives.
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