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On the recordMay 21, 2003
I thank our colleague. Back in prehistoric times when I joined the Marines, on the first day you were issued your rifle and the second day they told you if you were contemplating a wife, you bad better wait. The Marine Corps would issue that, too, at the appropriate time. So things have changed.
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

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Reflecting on changes in military culture during a discussion.

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