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Roger Wicker: “I believe it's unfortunate that policy fights and distrust between the Guard and the Active Army have become prevalent…”

On the recordJanuary 20, 2016
I believe it's unfortunate that policy fights and distrust between the Guard and the Active Army have become prevalent over the last 6 years.
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

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Wicker comments on the negative impact of policy disputes on Army and National Guard relations.

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