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On the recordOctober 16, 2003
I urge you to reassign or reprimand him. We cannot afford to have such an extremist speaking on behalf of our nation and our military.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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Congressman Conyers calls for action against General Boykin for his controversial statements.

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