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Jack Reed: “Do you feel confident that you'll be able to give your uninhibited advice to both the Secretary of Defense and the…”

On the recordMarch 22, 2010
Do you feel confident that you'll be able to give your uninhibited advice to both the Secretary of Defense and the President before they make any final decision?
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Reed asks General Amos about his confidence in advising top officials on military decisions.

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