[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 166 (Friday, September 24, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1022]
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                     REGARDING MY VOTE ON H.R. 4350

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                          HON. JACKIE WALORSKI

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 24, 2021

  Mrs. WALORSKI. Madam Speaker, while I voted for H.R. 4350, the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, I would like 
to note that this authorization is imperfect. I remain opposed to the 
provision that would require young women to register with the Selective 
Service. The primary function for conscription under the Military 
Selective Service Act is to quickly replace front line fighters after 
sustaining casualties. I admire and support the women who have 
volunteered to serve in our Armed Forces, however, I remain opposed to 
the conscription of our daughters as it has the potential of hindering 
the country's combat readiness during a time of war. Selective Service 
shouldn't be a social experiment and our country isn't advancing 
women's equality by requiring them to be conscripted into combat during 
a time of war.

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