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John McCain: Secretary Gates, do you think that servicemembers with more than 10 years of military service should be given a…

On the recordFebruary 1, 2010
Secretary Gates, do you think that servicemembers with more than 10 years of military service should be given a temporary retirement option or some other separation payment if they express objection to serving on Active Duty with openly gay servicemembers?
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain questions the need for retirement options for servicemembers opposed to serving with openly gay individuals.

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