Political Quotes

“I thank Chairman Smith for his leadership and for yielding time. I also want to recognize Congressman Kennedy for his tremendous leadership on this issue. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H. Res. 124, rejecting the President's discriminatory ban on openly transgender servicemembers in the military. Transgender servicemembers have served with honor and distinction in the defense of our country for decades, yet President Trump announced on Twitter that transgender servicemembers would no longer be allowed to serve, despite the fact that many military leaders concluded that being transgender does not impact our readiness. President Trump's own Chief of Staff said he hadn't received any reports of problems with unit cohesion or morale regarding transgender servicemembers. The President's cowardly ban makes it clear that prejudice, not patriotism, guides his decisions. As the daughter of a career military officer who served in a segregated military, I know what it is like for our country to betray our American values. As a person of faith, I was taught to treat everyone equally. As an African American woman, I will fight discrimination wherever it surfaces. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on this resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Members are reminded to refrain from engaging in personalities toward the President.”