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In the 2024 United States presidential election, Stanley endorsed Kamala Harris. [9]

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Clifford L. Stanley
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Clifford L. Stanley, 2010.
5th Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
In office
February 9, 2010 October 27, 2011