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On the recordFebruary 10, 2015
General Campbell, are graduates of our training programs able to comprehend our military values which include respect for civilian authority and the rule of law?
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

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Senator Wicker inquires about Afghan graduates' understanding of military values.

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