:02:02
degrading remarks
by other aviators,
:02:04
innuendo about her performance
in unrelated situations.
:02:08
There's even a reference here to
her sexual activity the weekend prior.
:02:11
These are not
unrelated circumstances.
:02:14
In my seven years
on this committee,
:02:17
I have never seen a downed aviator
treated like this, never.
:02:22
I'm deeply disturbed
by this report, Mr. Hayes.
:02:25
Not just what it bodes
for the future of women in the Navy,
:02:30
but your future as well.
:02:32
Do you expect to take criticism
for using this confirmation hearing...
:02:36
as a pulpit
for women's rights?
:02:38
Look, nearly one-quarter of
all jobs in the U.S. military...
:02:41
are still to this day off-limits
to women, and that has gotta change!
:02:44
What about those that say women aren't suited
for all jobs, they're physically weaker?
:02:48
How strong do you have to be
to pull a trigger?
:02:50
That was quick.
Yeah, she did great.
:02:53
Are you kidding?
She's always great.
:02:56
Private meeting.
That's what we want.
:02:58
Are you worried about the next round
of base closures, Senator?
:03:01
- As long as it doesn't affect me.
- Defense boys already called.
:03:04
They want
a private meeting with you.
:03:06
I'll act surprised.
:03:15
Senator, this is a contingency program
for 100 percent integration.
:03:20
If female candidates measure up
in a series of test cases,
:03:23
the D.O.D. will support full
integration within three year's time.
:03:28
We get our man. You get
your gender-blind Navy, Senator.
:03:31
Surely you're not gonna
balk at that.
:03:33
I have to pick
the test cases.
:03:35
The Navy'll want approval
over the women.
:03:37
- So I'll approve their approval.
- Come on, Senator.
:03:41
Let's concentrate on the steak
and not the peas.
:03:45
If women measure up to the men, they've
got the job. That's what's on the table.
:03:50
You're not having
second thoughts, are you?
:03:59
- Well, Doug?
- Congratulations, Mr. Secretary.