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On the recordSeptember 17, 2019
I believe the military takes this problem seriously, but it is clear that leadership needs to address this threat with renewed urgency.
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Jackie Speier
Democratic · California
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Speier emphasizes the need for military leadership to prioritize addressing domestic violence.

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