Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 1, 2010
What mattered most was not how a member of the military lived his or her private sexual life, but that they were prepared to risk their lives in defense of our country.
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Joe Lieberman
Independent · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Lieberman emphasizes the importance of capability over sexual orientation in the military.

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