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On the recordJuly 19, 2021
I believe the commission's rationale for removing sexual assault prosecution decisions from the chain of command also applies to other felony-level offenses that are non-military-specific.
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Jackie Speier
Democratic · California
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Speier argues for consistent prosecution standards for serious crimes in the military.

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