Kirsten Gillibrand said "The bottom line is that readiness is holistic, and, if the families are not happy, the soldier walks." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 13, 2018

The bottom line is that readiness is holistic, and, if the families are not happy, the soldier walks.

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Democratic · New York

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Stressing the connection between family well-being and military readiness.

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