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On the recordJune 11, 2013
So essentially, again, and I don't want to be too glib, but you were able to call them and say, 'I've got a deal for you. It's not going to cost you anything. Signup right now, we'll make it real easy for you.'
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Senator Reed summarized the recruitment approach for military students.

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