10/25/2011
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"I feel strongly that any transgender person who can meet occupational standards should be allowed to serve in our Armed Forces."
"I believe that the transgender service ban is discriminatory, unconstitutional, and self-defeating."
"Open transgender service the last 2½ years has been an unequivocal success."
"Not allowing transgender service members to join the military would cost us recruits at a time so few Americans are willing to serve."