Barack Obama: “Our military will no longer be deprived of the talents and skills of…”

On the recordJuly 21, 2011

Our military will no longer be deprived of the talents and skills of patriotic Americans just because they happen to be gay or lesbian.

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Democratic · Illinois

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

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