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Dick Durbin: We can never compensate the men and women in uniform enough for the dangers that they are facing. I think this would be…

On the recordMarch 27, 2003
We can never compensate the men and women in uniform enough for the dangers that they are facing. I think this would be an excellent show of support from Congress and the American people at this important time.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
Source
congress.gov
Mar 27, 2003

Editor's note · Context

Durbin emphasizes the importance of supporting military personnel through financial compensation.

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