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Barack Obama: “I have long advocated that we repeal 'don't ask, don't tell.'”

On the recordMay 26, 2010
I have long advocated that we repeal 'don't ask, don't tell.'
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Statement on Congressional Action on the Department of Defense's 'Don't Ask'

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