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John McCain: The military is at its highest point in recruitment and retention and professionalism and capability, so to somehow…

On the recordNovember 28, 2010
The military is at its highest point in recruitment and retention and professionalism and capability, so to somehow allege that this policy has been damaging the military is simply false.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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John McCain defends the 'don't ask, don't tell' policy by stating that the military's recruitment and retention are at high levels.

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