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Mark Takano: “This amendment would codify President Trump's executive…”

Featuring: Mark Takano, Democratic | U.S. House California, 39th Congressional District

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

Published | Video Starts at 04:20

Half a day. Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, I rise in opposition to this amendment. This amendment would codify President Trump recognized for five minutes. Thank you, Madam Speaker. This amendment would codify President Trump's executive order banning transgender Americans from serving in the United States military. Since that order came down, the military branches have forced out Americans who have served their country bravely and honorably, leaving entire professional careers behind and gaps in the units and chains of command they once held together. (04:20–04:27)

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Asserts that the amendment would make Trump's executive order into law.

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