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Lindsey Graham: “When 47 or 49 percent--I cannot remember the number--feel intimidated to come forward because they think they may face…”

On the recordMarch 12, 2013
When 47 or 49 percent--I cannot remember the number--feel intimidated to come forward because they think they may face reprisal, something is obviously wrong.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham highlights the intimidation faced by military personnel in reporting sexual assault.

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