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John McCain: “I honor their service. I honor their sacrifices, and I honor them. We should not change the current policy until we are…”

On the recordMarch 17, 2010
I honor their service. I honor their sacrifices, and I honor them. We should not change the current policy until we are confident, from a military standpoint, with the informed advice of the Service Chiefs, that such a change is consistent with military effectiveness.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain expresses respect for service members and cautions against changing military policy without solid advice.

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