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On the recordMay 23, 2013
Those who commit sexual assault are not only committing a crime, they threaten the trust and discipline that makes our military strong. That is why we have to be determined to stop these crimes.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama addressed the issue of sexual assault in the military during a commencement speech, emphasizing the need to combat these crimes.

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