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Claire McCaskill: The idea of starting with leaders is a fundamental first principle, and there is no doubt in my mind that we want to…

On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
The idea of starting with leaders is a fundamental first principle, and there is no doubt in my mind that we want to take advantage of 50 percent of the world's population or the American population and maximize their talent to increase our readiness.
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Claire McCaskill
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

McCaskill emphasizes the importance of utilizing women's talents in the military for readiness.

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