Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 25, 2014
What reason would there be to prevent the most-qualified applicant from competing for a position regardless of gender?
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Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Gillibrand challenges the rationale for gender restrictions in military positions.

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