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On the recordMay 27, 2010
Mr. Speaker, if you love your country, you ought to be able to serve your country. That's the change that Congress is talking about today. The minority is opposing an amendment that doesn't exist. We've heard voices on the minority side say that the policy changes ignore the advice of those in uniform, and it's not listening to the report the military is presently preparing. They should read the amendment, Mr. Speaker. The amendment says the policy change would not take effect until 60 days after the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff say the implementation of the necessary policies is consistent with the standards of military readiness.
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Rob Andrews
Democratic · New Jersey

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The speaker addresses opposition to a military policy amendment and emphasizes the importance of serving the country.

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