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On the recordNovember 26, 2018
I chaired the trip with Senator Nelson to Afghanistan, and it was one of the many kindnesses and examples of leadership and friendship that he extended to me through a long time.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Reed acknowledges Nelson's leadership and friendship during a trip to Afghanistan.

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