Jim Banks: “Now the Navy's on pace for its best recruitment in two…”

“Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thanks for sticking around for me. Mr. Secretary, prior to President Trump's election, the military was struggling with the worst recruitment crisis in half a century. Now the Navy's on pace for its best recruitment in two decades. And I wonder if you can give us a good explanation about why. Thank you, Senator, for the question.” (00:14–00:19)

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