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On the recordFebruary 25, 2014
No one is actually suggesting commanders become less involved, and, in fact, when they do so, they actually distort the debate.
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Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Gillibrand clarifies that the intent is not to reduce commanders' involvement but to enhance accountability.

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