Fewer americans have opted to serve in the military in recent years - and this trend has changed the composition of Congress. In the years following World War II, the majority of those serving in the House and Senate had military experience. Today, observes Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-Pa.), that figure is less than 25 percent.■ Most members of Congress who have served in the military say their time inrnuniform helped them tremendously as public servants, instilling in them essential traits of leadership and giving them a unique perspective regarding the needs of the country.
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