I prefer to use the term 'respectful' in language rather than 'inclusive.'
James Lankford: “I prefer to use the term 'respectful' in language rather than 'inclusive.'”
On the recordApril 19, 2023
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Lankford expresses his preference for respectful language over inclusive terminology in GAO's style guide.
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