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On the recordMay 27, 2010
We are listening to our troops and military leaders. I held two hearings on this policy. DOD is gathering service and family member feedback. Remember, this process was set up to understand how to implement reform, not whether it should happen. That in 10, Madam Chair, is contained in the amendment. Don't Ask, Don't Tell weakens our national security by asking servicemembers to lie, firing them for being gay, and telling able recruits, We don't want you. Please, America can do better. Vote ``yes.'' =========================== NOTE =========================== May 27, 2010 on Page H4057 the following appeared: Vote ``yes.'' PERMISSION TO SUPPORT CHAIR AND RANKING MEMBER IN OPPOSITION TO AMENDMENT Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Chair, I rise for a unanimous consent request. The online version should be corrected to read: Vote ``yes.'' Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Chair, I rise for a unanimous consent request. ========================= END NOTE =========================
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Susan Davis
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