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John McCain: “The 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy is not perfect, but it reflects a compromise achieved with great difficulty that has…”

On the recordMarch 17, 2010
The 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy is not perfect, but it reflects a compromise achieved with great difficulty that has effectively supported military readiness.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain defends the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy as a necessary compromise for military readiness.

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