Sean Patrick Maloney: “Mr. Speaker, this Congress is looking at the biggest peacetime military scandal in recent history. Too often women enter…”

“Mr. Speaker, this Congress is looking at the biggest peacetime military scandal in recent history. Too often women enter the military to serve their country, yet end up having to defend themselves. We have seen cases of rape, sexual assault and harassment at every level. Military standards of courage, honor, and valor have given way to sexism, favoritism and power. And this Congress is willing to only make minimal efforts toward reform. More than 2 months ago, I introduced a bill asking for a commission to review the entire military justice system. My efforts toward adding the commission to the DOD bill were rejected. I congratulate the Committee on National Security for at least including part of my proposal in their bill, but it falls far too short of what is needed. We have seen enough scandals, the military does not need another soap opera, and crisis management is not going to solve the problem. I urge a no vote on the rule.”