"I think the broader issue is we are hearing your testimony today."
"So there was no consequences for that statement, which is not in accordance with the policy that you have outlined?"
"Soldiers will not be accessed, classified, trained, assigned, promoted or otherwise managed on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, or national origin."
"But here is the issue with that. In order for promotion points and all kinds of other things... That's unfair to her."
"The Army was anticipating a 10,000 soldier shortfall."
"The Air Force will miss its recruiting goals for the first time since 1999 by 2,700 airmen."
"One way that could help would be to expand the JROTC program to more schools."
"As you know, the Navy is going to miss its recruiting goals by 7000 sailors this year."
"But you see how that introduces doubt into our constituents, and the American people, that the senior leaders of the Space Force or the rest of the services are following the law?"
"I would hope. Because I think what we have--what we are trying to demonstrate here is we have opened--statements from the senior leaders like that opens a Pandora's Box of political issues."
"As long as I sit in this seat we will drive accountability for you and for your loved ones."