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On the recordMay 12, 2004
the vast majority of our American men and women follow orders, do it very professionally, and make every single Member of the United States Senate proud.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont
Source
congress.gov
May 12, 2004

Editor's note · Context

Senator Leahy defends the professionalism of U.S. military personnel amidst abuse allegations.

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