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Congresswoman Susan Davis Statement on Trump Transgender Ban

Statement

Date: Aug. 25, 2017
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Military Personnel Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on President Trump ordering a ban on transgender Americans from serving their country.

"Transgender servicemembers have and are serving with honor, distinction, and courage. No evidence has been ­­­­­­presented to warrant this ban, which is based solely on discrimination.

"With the National Defense Authorization Act making its way through Congress, I will seek options to block this action. Our servicemembers should be focused on the singular objective of protecting Americans. This ban will only serve as a disruptive distraction of that effort."


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