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Mike Coffman: “I say that as a five-time commander, served nearly 30 years in the Air Force, but also as a husband, father of a…”

On the recordMay 1, 2017
I say that as a five-time commander, served nearly 30 years in the Air Force, but also as a husband, father of a daughter, granddaughter of three little girls. Actually want better. So we owed you better.
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Mike Coffman
Republican · Colorado

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Coffman expresses accountability and commitment to improving conditions for victims.

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