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On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
We have three branches of government for a reason. And that reason is so that no one branch has too much power.
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Rob Andrews
Democratic · New Jersey

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Andrews emphasizes the importance of checks and balances in government.

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Apr 24, 2013

Maybe the committee could ask the witnesses to evaluate this idea of women in our Armed Forces being given some special institutional role to help the Afghan women.

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Apr 24, 2013

I think one of the best ways to assure the fair and good treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan is to try to increase the power and influence that Afghan women have over various institutions within that country.

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Apr 10, 2013

But why wouldn't it be lower if the number of troops is significantly lower?

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Apr 24, 2013

I think we certainly ought to talk to women leaders in our Armed Forces.

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