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Bill Kristol

In any case, decisions on troop levels in the American system of government are not made by any general or set of generals but by the civilian leadership of the war effort.

Bill Kristol

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In the United States, the authority to decide how many soldiers are deployed lies with elected civilian officials rather than military commanders. This reflects the principle that military actions are ultimately controlled by non-military leaders responsible for government policy.

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