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Jack Reed: “I think we met about 40 years ago and in the intervening 40 years he has acquitted himself magnificently as a soldier.”

On the recordMarch 22, 2010
I think we met about 40 years ago and in the intervening 40 years he has acquitted himself magnificently as a soldier.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Reed praises General Alexander's long service and leadership in national security.

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