Kirsten Gillibrand actually said...

"This bill does let families choose when it is best for the family to move, and not only when it is convenient for the service from the point of view of the service and national security."

"When you start in the middle of a school year, it hurts socially and it certainly hurts academically, and it can delay for a year or more a child getting back on track."

"Did you ask to change your move date? I want to push back on that response."

"So to give that family the control to make these decisions for what is best for the family while also keeping in mind what is best for the military is a great solution for these families."