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On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
The decision to allow one Sikh for the first time in history of the Army to wear a turban and beard might seem like a small thing, but it is actually about a deeply critical American value that sadly is really wanting and needed in the world today.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in the military regarding Sikh soldiers.

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