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On the recordJanuary 22, 2013
The point I am trying to get to is, two extraordinarily talented individuals, Admiral Mullen, and maybe one of the best diplomats of our time, Ambassador Pickering, did a thorough review here, found shortcomings in our protection of our people overseas and reported them honestly.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin highlights the thorough review by Mullen and Pickering on overseas protection shortcomings.

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