Jim Banks actually said...

"Civilian control of the military is the bedrock of our system, and avoiding partisan political ideology is essential to the strength and viability of our military."

"The hearing will now come to order."

"You have never had a discussion about how to prevent political ideology from entering into DEI training? That has never happened on your watch?"

"I'd be curious. Hopefully, a study comes out soon that would talk about the overall cost of implementing left wing political agendas that some of these programs are."