U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, the first out LGBTQ+ congressman from Illinois, passionately defended the legacy of Harvey Milk during a House Armed Services Committee hearing. The discussion arose after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reportedly ordered the renaming of the USNS Harvey Milk, the first Navy ship named after an out gay person. Sorensen confronted Navy Secretary John Phelan, highlighting Milk's service in the Navy and the unjust treatment he faced due to his sexuality, emphasizing the need to honor all veterans regardless of sexual orientation.
From 1951 to 1955, this courageous American served our country in the Navy, just like my grandpa did. But unlike my grandpa, this veteran was forced to resign from the Navy.
...can you specifically explain to me and this committee why this administration no longer believes in honoring Mr. Harvey Milk's service to our nation?
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