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Eric Sorensen: “LGBTQ service members are critical and essential to our…”

Featuring: Eric Sorensen, Democratic | U.S. House, Illinois, District 17

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'He Doesn't Get Any Time!': Lauren Boebert Snaps When Takano Rises Against Trans Military Amendment

Published | Video Starts at 10:20

All because they think there's something inferior or less than if you're trans. We know what happens in our country when we lose the most qualified members. We saw it during don't ask, don't tell. LGBTQ service members are critical and essential to our armed forces. And when any American is called to serve our country, there should be no requirements other than can you do the job and exceed the expectation? (10:20–10:26)

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Asserts that LGBTQ service members play a crucial role in the military.

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