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John McCain: Secretary Gates, please explain in detail how the working group will attempt to gauge the impacts of a change in the law…

On the recordFebruary 1, 2010
Secretary Gates, please explain in detail how the working group will attempt to gauge the impacts of a change in the law on military effectiveness, including how a change might affect unit cohesion, recruiting, and retention.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain asks Gates about assessing impacts of law changes on military effectiveness.

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