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Defense Secretary Ash Carter testifies on U.S. policy and strategy in the Middle East before the House Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C., June 17, 2015. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, joined Carter to testify.

MIDDLE EAST STRATEGY

Defense Secretary Ash Carter testifies on U.S. policy and strategy in the Middle East before the House Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C., June 17, 2015. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, joined Carter to testify.

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