Kirsten Gillibrand actually said...

"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."

"I think everyone begs and pleads and gets a no."

"It was included in the NDAA [National Defense Authorization Act], but then it was largely gutted in conference, which was a shame."

"I would like the two witnesses to respond to that answer because it sounds entirely farcical to me."