Sen. Adam Schiff introduced a resolution urging reconsideration of the Pentagon's decision to strip Harvey Milk's name from a Navy ship. He highlighted the importance of honoring civil rights leaders, citing the timing of the announcement during Pride Month and suggesting a lack of support from the Defense Secretary for these leaders. Schiff also noted Milk's significant contributions as a civil rights activist who faced discrimination for his sexuality. The resolution aimed to express the Senate's support for maintaining such honors in recognition of these historical figures.
"The Navy has seen fit to honor these civil rights icons - who spent their lives fighting for the rights of the American people - by naming ships in their honor."
"I suspect it is no coincidence that the Pentagon released the news of renaming the USNS Harvey Milk at the beginning of Pride Month and while Washington, D.C., hosts WorldPride."
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