Tuberville remains resolute amidst Democrats’ renewed push to reverse Pentagon protest.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville Stands Firm Against Senate Democrats
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) remains resolute in his protest against the appointment and promotion of military officers, despite yet another effort by Senate Democrats to overturn it.
On Wednesday, Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) made his seventh attempt to convince Tuberville to lift his protest by calling for a vote by unanimous consent. However, the Alabama Republican firmly voiced his objection, resulting in Bennet’s unsuccessful endeavor.
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“For 230 years, nobody in this chamber has done what the senator from Alabama is doing; put a hold on the military promotions that people in uniform, the flag officers of our Department of Defense, that ordinarily come through here in a customary way to get approved by the Senate, for obvious reasons, because we need them, they’re here there for our national security, they have sacrificed their entire adult lives,” Bennet passionately expressed.
The Democratic senator then shifted the argument to focus on abortion, deviating from his colleagues who have emphasized national security. He continued, “What I would ask you to consider, please, is what Senator Tuberville will win if he wins? What will Senator Tuberville win if he wins? He will assure that women are going to be treated worse than men in the Department of Defense. He will assure that women will be treated differently, unequally, and unfairly because, unlike anyone else who needs a medical procedure, they will have to pay for their own travel. I think it’s really important for the American people to understand what’s at stake here.”
“This is not a game when all you’re talking about is whether we’re gonna have a country that discriminates against people,” Bennet added. ”Or whether people are going to be treated equally.”
Despite Bennet’s appeal, Tuberville remained unmoved, highlighting progress in his protest by pointing out the House’s inclusion of a ban on funding for abortion in the National Defense Authorization Act.
“Senator Bennet, President Biden, and Secretary Austin need to realize this: I am not alone. Our team is building and growing,” Tuberville asserted.
Tuberville also mentioned his cordial but brief conversations with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, stating that the Pentagon has shown no willingness to compromise, leaving him with the impression that it’s “their way or the highway.”
As President Joe Biden’s focus on the issue draws more attention, an increasing number of congressional Republicans have rallied behind Tuberville, with at least 14 senators explicitly expressing their support. On Wednesday, several members of the House Freedom Caucus sat behind Tuberville to show solidarity.
However, not all Republicans are in agreement with Tuberville. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has urged the Alabama Republican to end his protest.
The Department of Defense held a briefing with lawmakers, including Tuberville, on Wednesday morning. During the briefing, the department expressed its displeasure with the protest and warned of potential adverse national security effects. This briefing marked the first since Tuberville initiated his protest several months ago.
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