FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 18, 2010
Oklahoma Democratic Party Chairman Urges the Senate to Repeal ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’
This week, the House passed legislation that would repeal the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy. This weekend, the Senate is expected to vote on repeal legislation. In advance of that vote, Oklahoma Democratic Party Chair Todd Goodman released the following statement calling for the Senate to repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’:
“America has come a long way in the 17 years since ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ first took effect. Today, the President, the Secretary of Defense, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs as well as a majority of the American people and a majority of our service members support the repeal of this outdated and discriminatory policy. Only one significant hurdle to its repeal remains – Senate passage of legislation that will allow brave Americans to serve in our military without regard to their sexual orientation. As such, I urge the Senate to end ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ once and for all. It’s what the American people want. It’s what our service members deserve. And it is what our national security demands. American troops should be focused on one thing and that is keeping our country safe. Once this passes, our troops will be able to continue on their vital mission.”
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Mon, December 20, 2010
by Megan Dubray