Nothing matures a military force quicker than actual military operations.

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On April 25 2007 after Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid declared "the war is lost" Hunter wrote "my highest obligation is like yours owed to our forces in uniform especially during this time of war. R.

Hunter. He was succeeded as Representative for the 52nd district by his son Duncan D. He was a Republican member of the House of Representatives from California's 52nd 45th and 42nd districts from 1981 to 2009.