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Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James Amos testifies on Capitol Hill before the Senate Armed Services Committee's hearing on the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy on Dec. 3, 2010.

Gen. James Amos testifies on Capitol Hill before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James Amos testifies on Capitol Hill before the Senate Armed Services Committee's hearing on the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy on Dec. 3, 2010.

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