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Lisa Murkowski: “As the commander of the American Legion said: ``We've had plenty of great Americans take off a military uniform to…”

On the recordMay 23, 1996
As the commander of the American Legion said: ``We've had plenty of great Americans take off a military uniform to assume the Presidency. None has ever put on a uniform after Inauguration Day.'' As a former member of the U.S. Coast Guard, I respectfully request that the President should immediately direct his attorney to drop this absurd claim.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

Editor's note · Context

Addressing the President's claim regarding military service after taking office.

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