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Jack Reed: “I don't think you can separate it. In fact, it is my opinion that if we do separate these two things that you are…”

On the recordJune 3, 2013
I don't think you can separate it. In fact, it is my opinion that if we do separate these two things that you are talking about, you are actually going to have a significant decrease in reporting.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Reed emphasizes the importance of keeping command and legal responsibilities together to ensure reporting.

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