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On the recordMarch 4, 2013
You said that you believe the chain of command needs to retain its authority to make determinations of whether or not a sexual assault charge should go to trial because you believe that that authority is necessary to maintain good order and discipline within the ranks.
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Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic · New York

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Gillibrand emphasizes the importance of chain of command in handling sexual assault cases.

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