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On the recordJuly 13, 2009
While it is the official policy of the military that women can not serve in combat, many of you talked about your experiences, whether it is Traumatic Stress Syndrome, being close to IED explosions, or being injured.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Senator Murray highlights the discrepancy between military policy and women's combat experiences.

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