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John McCain: When, if ever, do you contemplate that this authority will be redelegated to military commanders?

On the recordDecember 1, 2010
When, if ever, do you contemplate that this authority will be redelegated to military commanders?
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain inquired about future changes to DADT separation authority.

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