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Michael Waltz: I believe race-based admissions in any form violate the Constitution, and the military service academies must ensure…

On the recordJuly 18, 2023
I believe race-based admissions in any form violate the Constitution, and the military service academies must ensure immutable characteristics like race, like color, have no bearing on a candidate's ability to tackle the rigors of the military service academy.
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Michael Waltz
Republican · Florida

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Waltz argues against race-based admissions in military academies, emphasizing merit over race.

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