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Turkey. and the report also states, quote, if not funded, the main gate remains vulnerable to hostile penetration in the midst of contingency operations. we all know in that region what we face. what is your reaction to that? >> i think it's a very regrettable move. it's a move that i think is going to get further scrutiny by the congress. but the fact of the matter is these milcon projects which now have been deferred in order to pay for this wall on the border with mexico, there are readiness concerns. i think they were chosen. i'm not sure who exactly chose them. the air force had some inpu...

That's essential. >> the supreme court ruling on transgender. the prior rule prior to president obama's declaration. the department of defense has the authority to implement and create personnel policies that are best defending the nation. nationwide injunctions our military has a policy that poses a risk to military effectiveness. do you agree with that statement? >> i think it's important the military does have the ability to make that decision. the commander-in-chief does, too. this is a social issue of the utmost of debate. two points. if somebody has been through the process of transgende...

How welcome an initiative do you think this is within the military? >> i don't think it's going to be that welcome. look, there are hundreds, if not thousands of transgender troops already serving. they are doing it honorably and well. at a time when the army wants to increase the number of soldiers in the ranks, why cut off talent? these are people with talents and skills. it makes no sense. i think the military moved well beyond issues of concern over this. look how easily don't ask don't tell was repealed. we have been having transgender service troops serving openly now for eight or nine m...

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