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On the recordJune 3, 2013
But they are not putting themselves willingly at risk to assault or violence from their superiors, from their colleagues, from other Americans.
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Condemns the risk of assault faced by military personnel from within their ranks.

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