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On the recordMarch 13, 2017
You cannot have individual marines, soldiers, sailors, airmen, coast guardsmen who are marginalized because of gender or any other characteristic.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of inclusivity in the military.

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