Verbatim: Army chief of staff Gen. Peter Schoomaker

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On August 1, 2003, General Peter Schoomaker became the Army chief of staff. In his new role, he gave a speech at the Association of the U.S. Army convention in Washington, D.C. This article includes sizeable quotes from that speech in which he laid out his plans for the future.

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Army anticipating $98.5 billion for fiscal 2005: general

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Lt. Gen. Benjamin Griffin, Army deputy chief of staff stated that the U.S. Army expects to receive $98.5 billion in 2005 and much of the 2004 supplemental defense funds as well. If it receives its requested 2005 budget, this would mean an increase of about $5 billion over 2004.

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Fight brewing over 'buy American' legislation

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The author examines efforts by the U.S. Defense industry to get legislation passed that would restrict U.S. military's ability to purchase weapons from foreign countries.

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