Remove Set Filter Limitation From Report

Remove Set Filter Limitation From Report

Hi - 
I have a form that collects employee names, and then a form that collects notes for each employee, using a drop down field for name pulling from the employee name form.  I have used "set filter" to limit the drop down to active employees, which is set in the employee name form.
I would like to create a report that shows notes on inactive employee with a filter by name.  However, when I add the employee name as a report filter, it applies the same "set filter" limit so I only see active employees.  
Is there a way to remove that filter so my form view includes inactive employees?  It seems like that drop-down limitation should not carry through to the report options.
Thanks.