Barack Obama actually said...

It is time to recognize that sacrifice, valor, and integrity are no more defined by sexual orientation than they are by race or gender, religion or creed.

Context

Statement on Senate Passage of Legislation Repealing the United States Military's 'Don't Ask'

12/17/2010

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