Charles Q. Brown: “So basically we have this culture that I don't think is as conducive to women, which is the fastest growing group.”

We need to remember taking care of veterans needs to be figured in as a cost of war.

We are punished if we do get married. We are punished at a certain age if we don't get married.

By taking these courageous steps and others, we will be better prepared to meet one of the greatest challenges of the 21st Century.

thank you for the opportunity to serve my country in a new way, as I testify before you in support of protecting the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from the destruction of oil and gas and drilling.