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On the recordApril 3, 2014
I so appreciate the work, leadership, and experience of the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Meehan) on this issue. I don't think I could have said it any better in the sense of the victims being victimized repeatedly not just by the perpetrator, but by the system. Hearing the gentleman from Pennsylvania give a firsthand account as to what that means, I think, is very important as we deal with the NO MORE campaign and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. At this time, Madam Speaker, I am pleased to yield to a new Member, but a great Member of this great Chamber, Mrs. Brooks from Indiana.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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