he agrees that it is a problem, but doesn't want it regulated?

Army secretary wants deployments limited

WASHINGTON - Army Secretary Pete Geren on Thursday ruled out extending troop deployments beyond the current 15 months, saying that longer tours in Iraq put stress on soldiers and their families, and have contributed to an increase in suicides.

But Geren, who was confirmed in the Army's top civilian post in July, also criticized any congressional efforts to mandate deployment lengths or rest time at home.

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Because we know that this government would never abuse the length of troop deployments (which are now 3 months longer than they should be), right?