As you know, women can serve in combat units provided that they meet all of the physical requirements that everybody else has to meet. So I just want to ask you, Should every service member, regardless of gender, be permitted to serve in any role, including the combat arms, if they meet the established standards? Yes or no? Senator, what we are doing is reviewing the effectiveness of ground combat units that have been integrated 10 years after integration. Just like we did. Goldwater Nickels. (06:25–06:34)
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