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Susan Collins: “Are you aware of any impact on combat effectiveness by the decision of our NATO allies to allow gays and lesbians to…”

On the recordFebruary 1, 2010
Are you aware of any impact on combat effectiveness by the decision of our NATO allies to allow gays and lesbians to serve openly?
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Collins questions the impact of NATO's inclusive policies on military effectiveness.

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