[inaudible conversations] you may be seated. I ask unanimous consent that the chair be authorized to declare a recess at any time without objection so ordered. I ask members not on the subcommittee to participate and be allowed to ask questions after all subcommittee members have been recognized without objection so ordered. I want to recognize everyone to the curing of the subcommittee. Todays hearing is focused on admissions, curriculum and diversity of thought at the military Service Academies. I want to thank our witnesses for being with us today. I hopeo this hearing provides an opportunity for members to have a Productive Exchange with our witnesses and provide answers to their questions. First, let me say i believe our cadets are some of the best and brightest scholars and athletes are a nation has to offer. Each year a small group of americans enter the military Service Academy will not be easy sacrifice and hard work. In the end nearly a decade or more service to this great co
Benefit from living and working on their traditional homeland. We wish to pay our respects by acknowledging the relatives and ancestors of the ramaytush o lone. I move. Second. We have a motion and a second. All in favor. Aye. The minutes have been approved. Item number 3 is Public Comment on executive session. Thank you. Is there any Public Comment in the room . Seeing none, corey, is there anyone on the line . For callers on the line, please press star3 if you wish to make Public Comment. The system will let you know when its open. Comments will be limited to 3 minutes per person. Please press star3 if you wish to make Public Comment. At this time, there is nobody on the line wishing to make Public Comment. Thank you, Public Comment is closed. Item 4, two executive session items, one employee and two counsel on matter. I move that we enter into closed session. Second. We have a motion and a second. All in favor. Aye. Aye. We are now in closed session. [applause] i move disclose no ot
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