House Proceeding 10-06-09 on Oct 6th, 2009 :: 3:41:05 to 3:43:25
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Patrick Murphy: we need to correct this policy to make sure we have the best military to defend our interests here and abroad. mr. murphy: i know our time is almost over. one way to run a company or militaryi will tell you there are military leaders that have served ourountry that are adamantly opposed of

3:41:05 to 3:43:25( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Patrick Murphy

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Patrick Murphy: discriminating and going further in the policy. one of them was the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff. he has written two op eds. and in 2007 he wrot one called "second thoughts on gays in the military." he points to a generational

3:41:47 to 3:42:10( Edit History Discussion )

Patrick Murphy: shift in the attitudes of our military. he writes, when i was chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, i supported the current policy because implementing a change in the rules at that time would have been too partisan for our troops and commanders. i still believe that to have been true. the question is whether enough time has gone by, years, to

3:42:11 to 3:42:31( Edit History Discussion )

Patrick Murphy: give this policy serious reconsideration. evidence suggests it has. last year, i held meetings with soldiers and marines and openly gay senior who is serving as a member of a nuclear submarine crew. these conversations show me how much the military has changed and gays and lesbians can be

3:42:32 to 3:42:52( Edit History Discussion )

Patrick Murphy: accepted by their peers. i now believe if gay men and lesbians serve openly, they would not undermine the efficiency of our armed forces. our military has been stretched thinly and we must welcome the service of any american hoist willing and able to do the job by taking a measured, prudent

3:42:53 to 3:43:14( Edit History Discussion )

Patrick Murphy: approach to change, political and political leaders can solve the nation's most pressing problems by remaining open to the lifting of the ban. when that day comes, gay men and lesbians will no longer have to conceal who they are and the military will no longer need to

3:43:15 to 3:43:26( Edit History Discussion )

Patrick Murphy: sacrifice those through service it cannot afford to lose. in conclusion, mr. polis, i'm proud that you are my battle buddy in this.