Jake LaTurner: “I don't agree with taking people out of their jobs or not allowing them to run their businesses.”

When top defense officials allow politically driven priorities to affect military readiness, the DoD is failing at its job and making us vulnerable on a global stage.

We have to fix this problem, gentlemen. Members of Congress are incredibly frustrated, and it is because our constituents are incredibly frustrated.

I believe in competency over quotas. The Federal workforce should be comprised of our Nation's best and brightest, not hindered by reductionist hiring practices predicated on one's demographics or political beliefs.

Forcing progressive ideology on our service members threatens to degrade the morale, camaraderie, and effectiveness of our armed forces.