Rep. Derrick Van Orden defends enhanced military standards, stating they are designed to keep unqualified individuals out of ground combat, not specifically women. He emphasizes the importance of the higher goal of serving the country.
Key Points
Enhanced military standards aim to keep unqualified individuals out of ground combat
Rep. Derrick Van Orden emphasizes the importance of the collective goal of serving the country
Pros
Ensures only qualified individuals are in ground combat roles
Focuses on the higher goal of serving the country
Cons
May face criticism for potentially excluding certain groups