07/07/2009
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"this is a volunteer force and many, many, many of them have served multiple tours of duty."
"I am greatly concerned by the inspector general's preliminary findings."
"these laws for veterans' preference also reflect our national commitment to ensuring that our men and women in uniform are not penalized."
"I think it is disgraceful that we are squandering this opportunity to get to the bottom of this because of partisan bickering."