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Jeanne Shaheen: “I would argue that one of the challenges is that people are not being held accountable in a way that sends a very strong…”

On the recordMarch 13, 2017
I would argue that one of the challenges is that people are not being held accountable in a way that sends a very strong message to others that they serve with that this is unacceptable behavior.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

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Senator Shaheen emphasizes the need for accountability to deter unacceptable behavior.

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