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On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
We all feel very strongly that, as much as possible, our military should represent America, but we also, all of us I think, feel very strongly that should occur with demonstrable standards of fairness.
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Jim Webb
Democratic · Virginia

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Webb emphasizes the importance of diversity in the military alongside fair standards.

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