"With a mandate, you were directed to develop a DEI plan within 30 days and report back annually, based on percentages. This is illegal, it is wrong, and it is divisive."
"I am all for equal opportunity."
"It is equal outcomes for all, which is a hallmark of Marxism."
"Section 2031 of Title 10 requires that a JROTC program's minimum enrollment be at least 10% of the total number of students enrolled at a school, or 100 students, whichever is less."
"Perceived politicization drives declining confidence in the military."
"Wasn't that the main recruiting effort for the Army for at least a year because it has now shifted?"
"I just want to restate again that when cadets, military families, Active Duty members stop bringing us these issues, then we will stop talking about it."
"Are there any school boards that have prohibited JROTC programs in their school districts? If so, can you please provide the committee with a list?"
"I am pleased that the FY24 Defense Authorization Conference report raised the number of authorized programs from 3,700 to 4,000."
"Why do we have, with the Army in a recruiting crisis, a 50-year low, what drove, what data drove 'The Calling'?"
"It is critical that Congress quickly approve the supplemental aid package to Israel."