Barack Obama actually said...

We're spending large sums of money to kick highly-qualified gays or lesbians out of our military, some of whom possess specialties like Arab language capabilities that we desperately need. That doesn't make us more safe.

Context

Obama's statement on the inefficiency of the 'don't ask, don't tell' policy regarding qualified military personnel.

03/12/2009

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