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Barack Obama: 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…

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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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama expresses his stance on ending the 'don't ask/don't tell' policy regarding gays in the military.

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