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Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testifies on U.S. policy and strategy in the Middle East before the House Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C., June 17, 2015. Defense Secretary Ash Carter provided opening remarks on the issues during the hearing and both leaders responded to questions.

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Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testifies on U.S. policy and strategy in the Middle East before the House Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C., June 17, 2015. Defense Secretary Ash Carter provided opening remarks on the issues during the hearing and both leaders responded to questions.

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