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On the recordNovember 9, 2010
He could stop this tomorrow. He says that we have to have legislation for what he calls a durable solution. Well, he's right, but he's the commander-in-chief.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Begala emphasizes the president's power to make immediate changes regarding military policy on gays and lesbians.

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