But we've for too long under, under Biden cared about those things, emphasized those things, pushed real or perceived quotas at the Defense Department. We're ending all of that. It's been made very clear across all of our Services and commands. It is merit only. And that means we'll get the best of the best. And that's what our taxpayers and the American people expect and deserve. (07:09–07:16)
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Asserts that military recruitment and promotion are now based solely on merit.
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