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Jackie Speier

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Jackie Speier is a former U.S. Representative from California, serving in the House of Representatives from January 3, 2008, until January 15, 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, she represented California's 14th congressional district. Speier is known for her advocacy on issues such as women's rights, healthcare, and gun control. She gained national attention for her work on the Sexual Assault Survivors' Bill of Rights and her efforts to address military sexual assault. Speier's political career began in the California State Assembly, where she served from 2002 to 2006 before moving to the U.S. Congress.

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Feb 6, 2018

many senior leaders who should be the essential core of the chain of command are not being held to the same standard as the rank and file.

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Feb 6, 2018

I think we should probably look at that. Why is it one service can do it----

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Feb 6, 2018

Provide number of senior leader misconduct cases that allegations were substantiated, with action recommended and the Service did not take action.

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Feb 6, 2018

Bystanders, do you think bystanders have a duty to report?

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Feb 6, 2018

How big is your inspections backlog? How many days does the average investigation take? How many more investigators do you need?

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Feb 6, 2018

Do you feel the current investigations reveal patterns of behavior far enough back in the career to assist the board in making the correct determination?

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Feb 6, 2018

I am more interested in the value of a security clearance because that is worth a lot of money--a whole lot more money than $200,000, frankly.

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Feb 6, 2018

I find it unjustified to have inspector generals go through the process of determining, through investigation, conduct that is inappropriate.

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Feb 6, 2018

Different spanks for different ranks.

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Feb 6, 2018

This is a case that dates back to 2013 and 2017?

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Feb 6, 2018

I thank the ranking member for his generosity and for his great leadership. Mr. Speaker, we are truly here on a historic occasion. It is a rare and crucial moment of bipartisanship. This is the way you can do it-- men and women…

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Feb 6, 2018

But our work is not done. The Me Too movement is driving change from the boardrooms to the break rooms across our great country. I am committed to ensuring that Congress looks beyond itself to improve the lives of all workers in America…

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