Chrissy Houlahan: “Since as far back as 1863, our service academies have…”

“I rise in opposition to this amendment. This amendment would indeed eliminate one of the most successful and the very least expensive national security investments the United States has ever made. Since as far back as 1863, our service academies have welcomed a small number of exceptional international cadets and midshipmen. to study alongside America's future military leaders. And the results have been extraordinary. Those students returned home to become generals, chief chiefs of defense, ambassadors, and senior government officials in their own lands.” (01:28–01:37)

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