[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 69 (Thursday, May 16, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H2666]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                SEXUAL ASSAULT IN OUR NATION'S MILITARY

  (Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, according to the 
Pentagon, about 26,000 servicemen and -women were subjected to sexual 
assault while serving in this Nation's military this past year. In 
fact, last year, Congress saw the Lackland Air Force scandal unravel as 
instructors were accused of engaging in sexual relationships with 32 
recruits.
  Earlier this month, an Air Force lieutenant colonel overseeing the 
sexual assault prevention programs was arrested for sexually assaulting 
a woman while he was under the influence of alcohol.
  Two days ago, the Pentagon revealed yet another sexual assault 
allegation against an Army sergeant at Fort Hood who is currently under 
investigation for multiple charges, including prostitution solicitation 
charges.
  Mr. Speaker, we are talking about instructors, about lieutenant 
colonels, about sergeants, about people who have moved up in the ranks. 
I believe this highlights the underlying issue of leadership, or the 
lack of, in military leaders; and we must hold them accountable.

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