02/14/2010
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"In other words, according to your survey, 1 in 5 servicemembers would depart as a result of the change if it occurred."
"In my view, the respondents who chose this answer acknowledged as much a negative impact on various readiness and morale factors as a positive one."
"What is the best estimate of the monetary cost to DOD and to the Services for implementing repeal?"
"Frankly, that's why I believe that in the long run repeal of this law makes us a stronger military and improves our readiness."