I understand that the senior military leadership have engaged in a year-long monitoring process and found that repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' has not had any impacts on readiness, effectiveness, unit cohesion, recruiting, and retention.
Hagel discusses the positive outcomes of the repeal after monitoring.
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The President has determined that closing it is a national security imperative.
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