On the recordMarch 4, 2013
I have made it abundantly clear that there is no place in DOD for sexual assault and made it a top priority to do everything possible to reduce and prevent sexual assault.
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congress.govI have made it abundantly clear that there is no place in DOD for sexual assault and made it a top priority to do everything possible to reduce and prevent sexual assault.
Hagel emphasizes the importance of addressing sexual assault in the military.
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