House Proceeding on Jun 25th, 2009 :: 3:26:35 to 3:27:50
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3:26:32 to 3:26:52( Edit History Discussion )

Patrick Murphy: new undersecretary of personle and readiness will be allowed to settle -- personnel and readiness will be allowed to settle in. mr. polis: thank you, mr. chairman. i'd like to yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from pennsylvania, mr. murphy. the chair: the gentleman is recognized for 30 seconds. mr. murphy: mr. chairman, i'd like to add my voice calling for the repeal of don't-ask,

3:26:35 to 3:27:50( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Patrick Murphy

3:26:53 to 3:27:13( Edit History Discussion )

Patrick Murphy: don't-tell law. as you have suggested, many years have past since the law was adopted. members of congress found compelling in 1993 will be considered outdated by current service members and the american public today. mr. chairman, i know our schedule in the armed services is challenging, but i would enurage you to reconsider --

3:27:14 to 3:27:34( Edit History Discussion )

Patrick Murphy: consider conducting hearings at the earliest possible date in the hope of correcting this policy that i believe undermines the national security and military readiness. i thank the gentleman for yielding. mr. polis: i thank the gentleman for his comments and i thank the chairman for the opportunity to discuss the issue, and i yield back the balance of my time. the chair: the gentleman from

3:27:35 to 3:27:50( Edit History Discussion )

Patrick Murphy: missouri reserves the balance of his time. for what purpose does the gentleman fr mr. mckeon: mr. chairman, i rise to yield to the gentleman from new jersey, mr. smith, two minutes. the chair: the gentleman is recognized for two minutes. mr. smith: i thank the distinguished gentleman for