POTUS: "This legislation will help make our Armed Forces even stronger and more inclusive.."

[Clio the Leo]

On the passage of DADT legislation in both the House and Armed Services Committee Today

"I have long advocated that we repeal ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’, and I am pleased that both the House of Representatives and the Senate Armed Services Committee took important bipartisan steps toward repeal tonight. Key to successful repeal will be the ongoing Defense Department review, and as such I am grateful that the amendments offered by Representative Patrick Murphy and Senators Joseph Lieberman and Carl Levin that passed today will ensure that the Department of Defense can complete that comprehensive review that will allow our military and their families the opportunity to inform and shape the implementation process. Our military is made up of the best and bravest men and women in our nation, and my greatest honor is leading them as Commander-in-Chief. This legislation will help make our Armed Forces even stronger and more inclusive by allowing gay and lesbian soldiers to serve honestly and with integrity."

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/statement-president-votes-repeal-don-t-ask-don-t-tell

[Jennicut]

1. Thanks Clio.

So so happy to see this.

[Political Tiger]

2. Another victory for gay & lesbian people. Thank you President Obama!

n/t

[Cha]

7. I just back..been out since 6:30pm..

and this is Fantastic News!

[Lagomorph]

8. Another victory for everybody...

Talking points, etc, etc...

[Zenlitened]

3. K&R... Exactly the sort of statement I was hoping for. - n/t

[caledesi]

4. VG! Gee, where are the trolls?

Bet they are just so HAPPY! :sarcasm:

[Zenlitened]

5. What trolls? Why would you want trolls to show up?

:shrug:

[Starry Messenger]

9. Let's not pee in the pool dude.

It's a good day. Let everyone get a chance to share some joy.

[Cha]

6. It Passed?! I've been out..

:bounce:

[old mark]

10. Pat Murphy is a Democrat from south eastern PA - he was a captain in the

82nd Airborne Division, the first former Gulf War soldier the serve in congress. He has been pushing this issue for some time, and I am very happy for this success...It is a win for everyone when people who are dedicated to military service are not discrimintaed against. I hope this goes through rapidly and that the services actually enforce the new regulations.


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