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On the recordJune 3, 2013
It is embarrassing, sir. You have an 18-year-old kid who just wants to do well, who is embarrassed by it.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Reed discusses the personal nature of sexual assault and its impact on reporting.

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