Evan Bayh: “It is my hope that Judge Tinder's confirmation would serve as an example of the benefits of nominating qualified…”

If there are Americans who are willing to lay down their lives for our country and make that kind of sacrifice, and we can enable them to be that kind of patriot without harming our national security, not only is it better for them, it is…

This is outrageous. How can this possibly happen?

We should not discriminate against them. We should honor that service, honor that patriotism, the way we do the service and patriotism of any American who is willing to put on the uniform of this country.

It's time now to allow men and women to serve their country and to do so without having to conceal their sexual orientation.