These principles enabled me, a working class kid from Indiana, to be the first in my family to go to college, and later joined the Navy Reserves and served my country in uniform. Let me set the stage by saying the military services continue to be one of the most meritocratic organizations in the United States of America, thanks to the principles established by President Truman in Executive Order 9981 that there shall be equal treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services without regard to race, color, religion or national origin. I hope this hearing provides the opportunity for our members to have a productive exchange with our witnesses and provide answers to their questions. I want to thank our witnesses for being with us today. Today's hearing is focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion and its impact on the Department of Defense and the Armed Services. I want to welcome everyone to this hearing of the Military Personnel Subcommittee. And I ask unanimous consent to allow members not on the subcommittee to participate in today's hearing and be allowed to ask questions after all subcommittee members have been recognized. I ask unanimous consent that the chair be authorized to declare a recess at any time.
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