On the recordOctober 7, 2009
I think that we should end don't ask/don't tell. I have 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.
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transcripts.cnn.com“I think that we should end don't ask/don't tell. I have 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.”
Obama expresses his stance on ending the 'don't ask/don't tell' policy regarding gays in the military.
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