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Kirsten Gillibrand: “I do believe that the role of the commander, when it comes to dispensing military justice, is essential, and there is…”

On the recordFebruary 25, 2014
I do believe that the role of the commander, when it comes to dispensing military justice, is essential, and there is accountability in the reforms we have made.
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Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic · New York

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Gillibrand emphasizes the importance of commanders in military justice reforms.

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