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Joe Lieberman: “I think it is un-American. The basic American value, to me, enshrined in the Declaration of Independence is that we're…”

On the recordDecember 1, 2010
I think it is un-American. The basic American value, to me, enshrined in the Declaration of Independence is that we're all created equal.
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Joe Lieberman
Independent · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Lieberman expresses his belief that the 'don't ask, don't tell' policy is un-American and contradicts the principle of equality.

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