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Jack Reed: “Thank you, gentlemen, for your service to the Nation, which begins and ends with the profound appreciation of the…”

On the recordFebruary 4, 2004
Thank you, gentlemen, for your service to the Nation, which begins and ends with the profound appreciation of the service and sacrifice of the young Americans you lead, and I thank you for that, too.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island
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congress.gov
Feb 4, 2004

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Senator Reed acknowledges the service of military leaders.

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