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On the recordMarch 24, 2009
If not properly prepared and supported, the family member's negative experience will transfer to the servicemembers who are thousands of miles away.
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Roland Burris
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Burris emphasizes the importance of family support for deployed servicemembers.

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