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On the recordJanuary 23, 2007
I am very concerned about the mixed messages that are sent by statements that are made here, not so much again as they are directed to constituencies back in the States, but more importantly what impact that has on the men and women who are carrying out this responsibility in the theater where they could be in harm's way.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

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Expressing concern over mixed messages affecting military morale.

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