the level of forces in afghanistan that we are going to do some downsizing of our ground forces. so the initial reduction of 72,002 or army is happening. but with sequestration, general odierno has testified that we would be facing an additional 100,000 production in our army if we allow sequestration to go forward, with 50% debt reduction coming from the guard and reserve. i think this is an issue that governors are not aware of fully at, although elected officials are becoming aware of it. the council of mayor s recently issued a resolution on the effects of sequestration, urging congress to come to an agreement on it. but think about this. 100,000, 50,000 from the guard and reserve, and the function that are guard and reserve played, we could not have fought in iraq or afghanistan without the guard or reserve, and they also play a very important homeland function for our security as well as responding to natural disasters for our governors. now let s talk about the marine
navigator $225,000. an 85% reduction. we can solve this problem, but we need to do it at the community level. i can tell you we need your help. we certainly need your money. it is a very, very compelling need, but it s going to be solved at the local community level. not from the top down. thank you all for everything you ve done. appreciate it. [ applause ] live now to the brookings institution, where new hampshire senator kelly ayacht will give the opening address. she s trying to avoid a program which would cut spending on national defense programs starting? january. she serves as ranking member of the senate armed services readiness subcommittee. we re hearing that the senator is running a bit late, but she should arrive shortly. this is live coverage on c-span3. . i ve got copies of the budget. never want to be without my crutch. perfect. good afternoon, everyone. welcome to we re very happy to have you here today for our event on the prospects and pearl perils of
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