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On the recordMarch 3, 2020
I personally believe you will always be known as one of the greats in our Air Force, and I just want to applaud the great work you have done.
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Don Bacon
Republican · Nebraska
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Bacon commends General Goldfein for his significant contributions to the Air Force.

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