“It would also compromise taxpayer privacy and raise the possibility of grave consequences for individuals misidentified by ICE.”

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On the recordMay 27, 2010
In 1993 the passage of Don't Ask, Don't Tell was a result of a political process, not a military one. Today we can rectify that and continue with this process under way where the military consults with and listens to men and women and stakeholders in the military in deciding how to modify this policy and removing the statutory requirement for this policy and allowing the military to do the right thing to improve military readiness and enhance the protection of our country.
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Jared Polis
Democratic · Colorado
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govinfo.gov
May 27, 2010

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The speaker addresses the need to modify the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy in the military.

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