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, takes tremendous courage.
Speier commends transgender service members for their courage in testifying before Congress.
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This is so egregious. And I think the American people need to sit back for a moment and think about as something like that happened in their home, how would they feel their sanctuary.
I'm more anxious, and I think for all Members, there is going to be more trepidation associated with them being out with their constituents.
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