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Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin makes impassioned defense of women in combat

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin makes impassioned defense of women in combat.

Comments follow Pete Hegseth , President-elect's pick to lead the Department of Defense , arguing that the U.S. "should not have women" in combat roles.

Women began being able to be in ground combat units in 2013 after the Pentagon rescinded a ban on women in these roles.

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84

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83

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76

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informal

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English

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47

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not hateful

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short-lived

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