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Harry Reid: “Every day, in every city and town around the country, brave men and women--all of whom volunteered to serve their…”

On the recordMay 13, 2010
Every day, in every city and town around the country, brave men and women--all of whom volunteered to serve their communities--put themselves in danger to protect us--their friends, their neighbors, and so many they will never even know existed or meet. They take that risk to give us peace of mind in our everyday activities.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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May 13, 2010

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The speaker reflects on the dangers faced by police officers while serving their communities.

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