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Jack Reed: “Civilian control of the military is enshrined in our Constitution and dates back to General George Washington and the…”

On the recordJanuary 9, 2017
Civilian control of the military is enshrined in our Constitution and dates back to General George Washington and the Revolutionary War.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Reed emphasizes the importance of civilian control over the military in U.S. history.

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