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On the recordMay 18, 2021
For those of us that serve voluntarily in any capacity, being the military or any other--the Peace Corps or any other public service--we do it voluntarily because of the common goal and interest and principle that binds us as a country.
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Joseph J. Heck
Nevada

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Heck emphasizes the unifying purpose of voluntary service in the military and public service.

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Nov 12, 2014

A lot of good information and food for thought as we look to try to strike the balance in maintaining this program but preventing the overmilitarization of our local law enforcement.

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May 18, 2021

There is no more pressing urgent time to institute a call for national service to bring this country back together.

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May 18, 2021

I have always been a big believer in an All-Volunteer Force.

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Jun 16, 2015

It comes down to what my colleague just said about the implementation that seems to be under discussion and making sure that the actions of a few don't impact the practices of the many who are doing a good job.

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