Barack Obama actually said...

As Commander in Chief, I have always been confident that our dedicated men and women in uniform would transition to a new policy in an orderly manner that preserves unit cohesion, recruitment, retention, and military effectiveness.

Context

Statement on Certification of Repeal of the United States Military's 'Don't Ask'

07/21/2011

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