Our first responsibility must be to young Americans who are willing to swear an oath to the Constitution and commit themselves to the defense of this nation. Our service academies should remain focused on producing American military leaders for the American armed forces. I urge my colleagues to support Amendment 1304. Mr. Chair, I reserve gentlewoman. Reserves? For what purpose does a gentlewoman from Pennsylvania seek recognition? Mr. Speaker, I rise to claim time in opposition. (00:48–00:57)
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Asserts that service academies should focus on training American military leaders.
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