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Statement On President Trump's Military Transgender Ban

Statement

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

Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez issued the following statement in response to President Trump's directive limiting service by transgender troops in the military:

"Trump continues his pattern of hate and bigotry. There's no justification for banning transgender servicemembers. Defense Secretary Mattis needs to take a stand and protect transgender troops from this hateful act because no qualified American should be denied the opportunity to serve their country!"


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