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On the recordMarch 20, 2003
I can't help but focus on Megan. She is married. Her husband is getting ready to go to medical school. He is here. His wife is in harm's way in the Middle East. My conscience has been quirked by the very fine statement of the Senator from Arkansas when she referred on more than one occasion to the men and women of the armed services because the men and women of our armed services are the Megans of the world. They are standing side by side of the men doing anything that a man can do.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Editor's note · Context

Highlighting the contributions of women in the armed services during a discussion on military personnel.

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