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On the recordMarch 17, 2010
We need to put a moratorium on this situation right now. Don't let anyone be discharged from the military because of their sexual orientation until we can change this law.
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Roland Burris
Democratic · Illinois

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Burris advocates for a pause on military discharges due to sexual orientation pending legal changes.

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