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On the recordMay 5, 2010
I want to commend Senator Wicker and my colleagues for raising the issue of Secretary Gates's speech.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Reed acknowledges Wicker's contribution regarding procurement cost challenges.

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