We should be helping these people in real ways rather than handing them weapons of destruction. So this is a very serious issue that we should address right now because no other service, No other severe mental disorder gets a waiver into the United States military. Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, they are all disqualifying. And gender dysphoria is no different. Except politicians changed the label. My amendment treats it exactly the same. Madam Chair, I urge adoption of my amendment. And I yield. Thank you. I now recognize the gentleman from. (06:17–06:34)
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Asserts that severe mental disorders like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression are disqualifying for military service, implying gender dysphoria should be treated similarly.
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