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On the recordJune 3, 2013
The essence of the military is that soldiers protect, not exploit, their comrades, and commanders particularly protect and not exploit their commanders.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Reed emphasizes the importance of trust and protection within the military.

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