Chairman Crowley Statement on President Trump’s Decision to Double Down on his Discriminatory Transgender Ban
(Queens, NY) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s decision to implement his ban on transgender individuals from joining or serving in the military:
“This decision has nothing to do with protecting our country, and everything to do with propelling a hate-filled agenda. Any individual who wants to serve their country should have the opportunity to do so, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Transgender individuals have fought for our nation with honor and they should be welcomed into our military as patriots. With this shameful decision, President Trump is undermining our military readiness and taking away the opportunity for capable, patriotic transgender individuals to join the military and contribute to our country.
“I will continue to fight against this discriminatory ban and work to ensure that any brave individual who wants to serve our country is treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.”
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