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John McCain: Secretary Gates, what difference will it make, if any, in DOD planning if a significant proportion--say 50 percent--of…

On the recordFebruary 1, 2010
Secretary Gates, what difference will it make, if any, in DOD planning if a significant proportion--say 50 percent--of servicemembers and their families register objection to a change in the policy?
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain asks about the impact of servicemembers' objections on DOD planning.

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