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Steve Russell: You know, if we try to promote human rights through the education of military officers, most of which will grow up to be…

On the recordOctober 10, 2017
You know, if we try to promote human rights through the education of military officers, most of which will grow up to be major commanders and generals in that nation and, you would hope, would be trained in our values, you know, they can actually do some good.
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Steve Russell
Oklahoma

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Russell emphasizes the importance of educating military officers on human rights.

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