I think that we should end 'don't ask, don't tell.' I stated repeatedly that 'don't ask, don't tell' makes no sense. I believe 'don't ask, don't tell' doesn't contribute to our national security.
Barack Obama: “I think that we should end 'don't ask, don't tell.' I stated repeatedly that 'don't ask, don't tell' makes no sense. I…”
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Obama expresses his stance on ending the 'don't ask, don't tell' policy regarding LGBTQ+ individuals serving in the military.
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