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Gen. Martin Dempsey answers questions during testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey answers questions during testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee on Nov. 15, 2011.

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