They are not only making a sacrifice, but these are women who are serving our country who are every day working for every single one of us to make our lives safe here. They should not be treated as second-class citizens. They should be treated as first-class citizens and be given the same right that every woman in this country has and the access to safe medical procedures that they deserve.
Advocating for the rights of women in the military during a Senate floor debate.
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