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Harris Miller on Homeland Security
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Opposes don't ask, don't tell rule for military
Q: Do you like the don't ask, don't tell rule or do you think it is stupid? WEBB: I support the don't ask, don't tell rule. I think that the military is a different environment. It's one where we've always had gays in the military, we always will.
Q: So you should keep your orientation to yourself if it is homosexual?
WEBB: At this point, yes. I just think it's a practicality issue.
Q: Mr. Miller, should we keep don't ask, don't tell?
MILLER: No, it needs to be modified. It is costing us $200 million or more a year, it's costing us the ability to recruit and retain very capable people. We need to come up with a more practical way.
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Do you think people should be able to be openly gay in the military?
MILLER: Yes.
Source: Virginia 2006 Democratic Senate Primary debate [X-ref Webb]
Jun 9, 2006
Ensure protective equipment and social services for troops
- Harris Miller will fight to ensure that each and every member of our military have the best protective equipment available so that they return home safely.
- Miller will fight to keep America's promise of quality, affordable health care for
military retirees, opposing attempts to increase the cost burdens on those who have sacrificed so much to serve their country.
- Miller will fight to protect Impact Aid funding and ensure that the children of our troops are never left behind.
Source: Press release, "Iraq Plan"
Apr 27, 2006
Won't stand idly by while government spies on citizens
Harris Miller criticized George Allen for his support of unchecked spying on Americans. "I stand second to none in protecting our homeland, and it's essential that we give law enforcement organizations the power to intercept terrorist communication and
hunt down those who would attack American citizens," Miller said. "But I won't stand idly by while our government spies on average American citizens and George Allen gives his thumbs-up."
Source: Press release, "Spying on Americans"
Jan 23, 2006