Evan Bayh: “These men and women will be the builders who will be responsible for taking abstract concepts and turning them into a…”

If they become significantly affected by this, does that present a systemic risk of some kind?

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.

If there are Americans who are willing to lay down their lives for our country and make that kind of sacrifice, and we can enable them to be that kind of patriot without harming our national security, not only is it better for them, it is…

Our national security has not been harmed by the integration of the Armed Forces.