Evan Bayh: “I think your answer was right to the heart of the matter.”

There's something fundamentally wrong about that. If we can pursue our Nation's security without putting them or us as a country institutionalizing hypocrisy, I think America is stronger, we are a more just and secure country.

It's time now to allow men and women to serve their country and to do so without having to conceal their sexual orientation.

I had no idea until I was talking to Senator Bennet yesterday about his father's long commitment to public service.

We should not discriminate against them. We should honor that service, honor that patriotism, the way we do the service and patriotism of any American who is willing to put on the uniform of this country.