Jackie Speier actually said...

"Being here in the same room as senior Defense Department officials, in front of the Congress, representing yourselves and your fellow transgender service members, even in your civilian capacities, tak..."

"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."