Keep defense legislation focused on national defense

McClellan believes the National Defense Authorization Act should focus on national defense rather than culture-war issues. She has opposed amendments that, in her view, would use the bill to remove Armed Forces DEI programs, restrict reproductive healthcare access for servicemembers, or abandon global allies.

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In their own words

the National Defense Authorization Act should be a national defense bill, not a vehicle for culture war politics

The source

Jennifer L. McClellan: National Security

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