John McCain actually said...

what is DOD's estimate of the funds required to meet this mandate in fiscal year 2011 and how will it be achieved?

Ending this discriminatory policy will contribute to our military's effectiveness.

We should end 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' and we can and should do it in a way that honors our Nation's values while making it more secure.

I want to make one thing perfectly clear upfront. I'm enormously proud of and thankful for every American who chooses to put on the uniform ...