Thursday, November 29, 2007

Senator Obama's Statement on Don't Ask Don't Tell

Senator Obama has released a new statement calling for the repeal of the anti-gay military policy known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."

Fourteen years ago, the Democratic Party faced a test of leadership, and our party failed that test. We had an opportunity to be leaders on the World stage in eliminating discrimination against gay and lesbian service members, to recognize the patriotism and heroism of the hundreds of thousands of gay and lesbian citizens who have served our country. Instead, we bowed to fear and prejudice...

Read the full statement here.

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