03/19/2012
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"I am grateful for the opportunity to introduce to you North Carolina's Commissioner of Banks, Joseph A. Smith, Jr."
"I support moving forward with repeal because I personally believe that it is the right thing to do."
"The Commander in Chief has stated explicitly that he would like DADT repealed."
"I strongly urge the Senate to pass this legislation and send it to the President for signature before the end of the year."