Mark Takano actually said...

"the Sergeant Major brought the credibility of his military service and was an important voice in the debate to overturn the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy."

"I think a combination of an all-hands-on-deck approach to try and reach out."

"I do think that what my colleague from Florida, in casting aspersions on union employees, a lot of what the union does is defend veteran employees who need due process."

"You know, we may have to do that. I might prefer not having to choose between our children."