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On the recordDecember 15, 2010
I rise today in support of the repeal of the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy. This resolution would ensure that the military has the ability to implement the recommendation from its recently completed study. Don't Ask, Don't Tell is the only law in the country that requires people to be dishonest or be fired if they choose to be honest. It is a law that not only is hurtful to the men and women who put themselves at risk serving in our Armed Forces, but it is a law that is hurtful to our national security. A recent study found that 8 out of 10 Americans support repealing the law. Regardless of their political party, people recognize that on the battlefield, it doesn't matter if a soldier is gay or straight. What matters is they get the job done and protect our country.
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Jared Polis
Democratic · Colorado
Source
govinfo.gov
Dec 15, 2010

Editor's note · Context

The speaker is addressing the repeal of the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy in the military.

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