I think it is very important to say, like, we are just not actually going to let you opt out when you are in active duty because that is irresponsible and unfair to your family who will bear the burden if that happens.
Esty emphasizes the need to protect active duty members' families from opting out of benefits.
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Let me be clear. When the report on military sexual trauma came to my attention in August, I was disappointed and disturbed.
I hope we can take the lessons that are being learned there and make sure that those are used every time with forward-going programs.
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