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On the recordApril 24, 2013
I want to echo the chairman's comments and thanks to both Secretary McHugh and General Odierno for their outstanding leadership of the Army.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington
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Smith praises Army leadership and expresses gratitude for their service.

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