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Tom Harkin: “I just think this is one place where again, we've got to break down some of these barriers.”

On the recordMarch 6, 2012
I just think this is one place where again, we've got to break down some of these barriers.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Harkin emphasizes the need to reduce discrimination against people with disabilities in the military.

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